Electrical Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Relocation Package

aramco; Calgary; On-site; CAD 178,000 - 333,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expat relocation package

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their Power Systems Planning Department. This permanent role requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience in utility sectors, particularly in cogeneration technologies. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential to manage complex agreements and ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of field experience in the utility or industry sectors.
• Depth experience in Independent Power Producer (IPP) scheme.
• Familiarity with Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT) and Build Own Operate (BOO) contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage third-party agreements and energy conversion contracts.
• Conduct performance analyses of cogeneration systems.
• Prepare comprehensive offtake reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations, grid codes, and offtake requirements.
• Monitor power offtake and analyze any variances in alignment with existing contracts.
• Develop both short‑term and long‑term energy offtake forecasts to support planning and decision‑making.
• Analyze historical load patterns to optimize generation and dispatch planning strategies.
• Identify and assess operational, commercial, and contractual risks related to offtake arrangements.
• Prepare comprehensive offtake reports for all relevant customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in audits and provide the necessary technical support during these processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory frameworks and market policies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments such as operations, planning, project management, and legal, as well as with external teams and partners.

Skills

Strong analytical capabilities

Negotiation skills

Experience in cogeneration technologies

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering

Job description

This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat Relocation Package.

Job Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join Saudi Aramco’s Downstream under Power Systems Planning Department located in Dhahran.

Power Systems Planning Department is responsible for reviewing and setting Power Systems strategy and investment in full alignment with the Downstream and Corporate vision, mission and long-term objectives.

Your primary role is to have a strong experience in the field of electrical engineering and system, and serving as an off-taker for third-party contracts for ensuring the technical adequacy, compliance, and reliability of electrical systems and equipment, particularly in the evaluation and acceptance of work performed by external vendors or contractors in accordance with established standards and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage third‑party and joint venture agreements, including energy conversion and power purchase agreements, while ensuring technical understanding and evaluation of all related obligations.
• Review and verify the accuracy of third‑party billing, including capacity charges, energy charges, penalties, and availability factors.
• Conduct specialized and detailed performance analyses of third‑party cogeneration systems and carry out benchmarking activities.
• Ensure adherence to all contractual obligations, grid codes, and offtake requirements.
• Monitor power offtake and analyze any variances in alignment with existing contracts.
• Develop both short‑term and long‑term energy offtake forecasts to support planning and decision‑making.
• Analyze historical load patterns to optimize generation and dispatch planning strategies.
• Identify and assess operational, commercial, and contractual risks related to offtake arrangements.
• Prepare comprehensive offtake reports for all relevant customers and stakeholders.
• Participate in audits and provide the necessary technical support during these processes.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory frameworks and market policies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments such as operations, planning, project management, and legal, as well as with external teams and partners.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering from a recognized and approved program.
• At least 15 years of field experience in the utility or industry sectors with depth experience in cogeneration technologies, Independent Power Producer (IPP) scheme and associated contracts, Build Own Operate Transfer (BOOT), Build Own Operate (BOO), Power Purchase and Energy Conversion Agreements and others.
• Strong analytical capabilities, negotiation skills and other soft skills needed for the subject job.