Technical Engineer Electrical

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical design drawings, specifications, BOQs, contract documents, SLDs, and load/equipment schedules to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate LV/MV power distribution, transformers, generators, switchgear, MDBs/SMDBs/DBs, lighting, emergency lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, ELV, ICT, fire alarm, and security systems for the QRV project.
• Prepare, review, coordinate, and follow up on electrical shop drawings, technical and material submittals, method statements, calculations, and engineering documentation.
• Identify discrepancies, design gaps, missing information, interface issues, and constructability concerns within IFC/design information.
• Prepare and follow up on RFIs, technical queries, and design clarifications with consultants and stakeholders.
• Coordinate electrical systems with Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Civil, and BIM disciplines to ensure multidisciplinary integration.
• 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, and material compliance.
• Review technical data, catalogues, calculations, equipment selections, and material proposals for compliance with project specifications.
• Support technical evaluation and comparison of electrical equipment, materials, and alternative engineering solutions.
• Assist procurement activities by reviewing technical requirements for long-lead electrical items.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews, proposing solutions for system performance, programme, installation, and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate with BIM teams to review electrical models, resolve clashes, and ensure consistency with site requirements.
• Ensure electrical deliverables comply with the Saudi Building Code, IEC/BS/NFPA standards, project specifications, and utility/authority requirements.
• Maintain and update technical trackers for shop drawings, RFIs, material submittals, and approvals.
• Participate in technical coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Support QA/QC teams in resolving technical issues related to inspections, NCRs, material approvals, and construction quality.
• Provide technical support during testing, commissioning, energization, functional testing, and system handover activities.
• Assist with the preparation and review of as-built drawings, O&M documentation, testing records, and final handover requirements.
• Monitor technical deliverables against the project programme and highlight potential delays and mitigation measures.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned by the Technical Manager / MEP Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering roles, preferably within large-scale infrastructure or building services projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical design principles, specifications, and relevant industry standards (, Saudi Building Code, IEC/BS/NFPA).
• Proficiency in reviewing and coordinating electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, ELV, and fire alarm systems.
• Experience with technical submissions, shop drawings, material submittals, and RFIs.
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and clash detection processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• This position is exclusively open to Saudi nationals.
• Saudi nationals only

Work Environment

• The role is based at project sites and/or Technical Department offices as required, within a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with Technical Management, Engineering, BIM, Construction, Procurement, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers, supporting large-scale and complex construction projects throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.