Chief Electrical Engineer

Libera Consultants Ltd; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Libera Consultants Ltd in Saudia Arabia seeks a Chief Electrical Engineer to lead large-scale energy/industrial projects. You will coordinate with the Principal Electrical Engineer, oversee teams across multiple projects, and ensure strict adherence to international codes and safety standards.

The role requires managing design work, reviews of drawings and specs, and mentoring the electrical team, with a focus on budget, quality, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer certification or eligibility.
• Minimum 25 years of experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in electrical design, protection systems, and international codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Principal Electrical Engineer to implement project designs.
• Lead and supervise Lead Engineers across multiple projects.
• Prepare and review electrical studies, drawings, specs, and docs.
• Ensure compliance with international codes, standards and safety requirements.
• Define project scope, objectives and priorities; manage budgets and resources.
• Mentor and develop the Electrical Engineering team; support recruitment and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical design

Protection systems

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Registered Professional Engineer

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading organization in the energy/industrial sector to recruit an experienced Chief Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Principal Electrical Engineer to ensure accurate implementation of project designs
• Lead and manage the work of Lead Engineers across multiple projects
• Prepare and review electrical engineering studies, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Resolve complex engineering challenges in line with international codes and standards
• Define project scope, objectives, and priorities
• Establish and maintain procedures, methods, and quality controls
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards
• Liaise with internal teams and external clients
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Electrical Engineering team
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management
• Contribute to departmental budgeting and resource planning
• Review performance and recommend salary adjustments
• Approve timesheets and oversee team productivity
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)
• Registered Professional Engineer
• Minimum 25 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in oil & gas, hydrocarbon, refinery, offshore, or infrastructure projects
• Recognized as a specialist on large to mega-scale projects
• Strong expertise in:
• Electrical engineering design and practices
• Protection systems and calculations
• International codes, standards, and specifications