Project Engineer – Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering and construction activities for 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) EPC projects. The role involves close coordination with engineering, construction, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives while ensuring compliance with SEC standards and project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities for 380 kV OHTL projects.
• Review EPC contract documents, technical specifications, drawings, BOQs and SEC standards.
• Coordinate transmission line foundation, tower erection, stringing and associated civil works.
• Review design calculations, tower spotting profiles, sag‑tension calculations and construction drawings.
• Manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), design changes and engineering revisions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and monitor project KPIs, productivity and resource utilisation.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, energisation, punch‑list closure and final handover.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in transmission line projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on 380 kV or higher voltage OHTL EPC projects.
• Experience with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), National Grid SA or GCC utility/EPC contractors preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration; SEC‑approved engineer preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• EPC contract document review
• Transmission line foundation coordination
• Tower erection coordination
• Stringing coordination
• Civil works coordination
• Design calculations review
• Tower spotting profile analysis
• Sag‑tension calculations
• Construction drawing review
• RFI management
• Technical Query (TQ) handling
• Design change management
• Progress reporting
• KPI monitoring
• Pre‑commissioning support
• Commissioning support
• Energisation procedures
• Punch‑list closure
• Final handover coordination