Senior MEP Engineer (Electrical)

Purpose of the role

Site supervision and technical oversight

• Supervise installation of electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, generators, cable containment, lighting, and low-current systems.
• Ensure electrical works comply with SEC standards, SBC 401, Saudi Civil Defense requirements, and licensing regulations.
• Provide technical support, resolve site coordination queries, and review drawing modifications.

Submittals, inspections, and commissioning

• Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, factory test reports, and method statements.
• Conduct site inspections, establish hold points, and witness insulation resistance, earthing, and primary injection testing.
• Establish testing and commissioning schedules and oversee testing and energization alongside operator teams.

BIM, as-builts, and defect management

• Ensure electrical updates are integrated into the BIM model and review and approve model-extracted as-built drawings.
• Review electrical O&M manuals, test dossiers, spare parts lists, and manufacturer warranties.
• Prepare electrical snagging lists, verify outstanding work completion, and supervise defect rectifications during DLP.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered Electrical Engineer with the Saudi Council of Engineers.
• 12+ years in electrical site supervision, testing, and commissioning is recommended.

Core competencies

• Expertise in power distribution, switchgear, SEC substations, low-current systems, and Civil Defense fire alarm regulations.
• Proficiency in electrical testing and commissioning, megger testing, primary/secondary injection, and energization protocols.
• Strong technical review, site leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination skills.

Location

• The team is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; the role includes site supervision and inspections.