Cable Design Engineer

Jeddah Cables Company; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeddah Cables Company seeks an experienced design engineer to lead end-to-end design and engineering of cable systems. You will perform complex calculations, select materials, determine routing, and ensure designs meet stringent industry standards.

Responsibilities include conducting critical electrical sizing and ampacity calculations, releasing product trials, and coordinating with manufacturing for acceptance criteria. Strong communication with clients and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Power cable, Ampacity calculation, PMP or related training.
• English required; French an added value.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end design calculations for cable sizing, ampacity, voltage drop, and pulling tension.
• Select insulation, shielding, and jacketing materials per environmental and electrical requirements.
• Release trials for New Family Products and set acceptance criteria for manufacturing and testing.
• Review methods and performance; drive R&D to upgrade processes to latest standards.
• Engage with clients to understand requirements and ensure technical scope adherence.
• Attend customer visits, technical meetings, seminars, and exhibitions as needed.

Skills

Cable design

Electrical calculations

Materials selection

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsible for the end-to-end design, specification, and engineering of cable systems and assemblies. This includes performing complex calculations, selecting appropriate materials, determining routing methodologies, and ensuring all designs meet stringent industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical design calculations, including cable sizing, ampacity calculations, voltage drop, and cable pulling tension.
• Select appropriate insulation types, shielding, and jacketing materials based on environmental, mechanical, and electrical requirements.
• Initiate and follow up all product design activities by releasing trials for the New Family Products, according to the company design and development procedure, then review the Inspection and Type Test Specification and set the acceptance criteria for manufacturing and testing the product as part of product Design approval.
• Responsible for reviewing methods and performance, and conducting continuous research and development in terms of the latest technical standards to upgrade and streamline processes or procedures.
• Engage with clients when required to understand project requirements and ensure that the technical scope is met.
• Participate in attending of customer visits, technical meetings, seminars, and exhibitions whenever needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or any related field
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
• Training and Certifications: Power cable, Ampacity calculation, PMP, or any related training
• Languages: English is a must (French is an added value)