Technical Engineer – Electrical

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical design drawings, specifications, BOQs, contract documents, SLDs, load schedules, equipment schedules, and other technical information to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Review and coordinate LV/MV power distribution, transformers, generators, switchgear, MDBs/SMDBs/DBs, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, ELV, ICT, fire alarm, security, and other electrical systems applicable to the QRV project.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and follow up on electrical shop drawings, technical submittals, material submittals, method statements, calculations, schedules, SLDs, load schedules, and engineering documentation.
• Review IFC/design information and identify discrepancies, design gaps, missing information, interface issues, and constructability concerns.
• Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, design clarifications, and engineering submissions with consultants and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical systems with Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Civil, BIM, and other disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary integration.
• Review consultant/client comments and ensure timely incorporation, closure, and resubmission of technical documents.
• Provide technical support to construction teams for electrical installation, coordination, sequencing, testing, and site technical issues.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers regarding technical requirements, equipment selection, material compliance, installation requirements, and project interfaces.
• Review technical data, catalogues, calculations, equipment selections, protection requirements, and material proposals for compliance with project specifications and approved designs.
• Support technical evaluation and comparison of electrical equipment, materials, and alternative engineering solutions.
• Support procurement activities by reviewing technical requirements for long-lead electrical items, including transformers, generators, MV/LV switchgear, RMUs, major panels, lighting systems, and other critical equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Saudi national only; non-Saudi applicants are not eligible for this position.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in electrical/MEP construction, technical office, engineering consultancy, or contracting.
• Experience in large-scale, complex construction or infrastructure projects, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
• Proven experience in technical engineering, MEP technical office, shop drawing coordination, design coordination, or site technical support.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV electrical distribution, power systems, lighting, ELV, ICT, fire alarm, security, earthing, lightning protection, and associated electrical services.
• Good understanding of SLDs, load schedules, voltage drop, short-circuit calculations, equipment schedules, shop drawings, specifications, BOQs, material submittals, RFIs, and technical documentation.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, BIM teams, and construction teams.
• Experience with major electrical equipment and long-lead procurement requirements is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code (SBC), IEC/BS/NFPA standards, utility requirements, and relevant local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, BIM coordination, or other engineering coordination software.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong electrical engineering and technical knowledge.
• Strong technical drawing and document review capability.
• Good understanding of multidisciplinary MEP coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify technical gaps, clashes, and constructability issues.
• Ability to develop practical and technically compliant engineering solutions.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical submissions and priorities under tight deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Arabic communication skills are an advantage.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Based at project sites and/or Technical Department offices as required.
• Close collaboration with Technical Management, Engineering, BIM, Construction, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment supporting large-scale and complex construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.