Dam Electrical O&M Lead Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise and audit electrical O&M activities across dam and water facilities in Saudi Arabia.

You will inspect switchgear, transformers, MV/LV systems and low-current networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and safety plans. The role requires 8+ years’ site experience and strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical engineering and O&M.
• Experience with water facilities, pumping stations or similar assets.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, data sheets and technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors’ daily electrical O&M activities at assigned dam and water facilities.
• Review and audit electrical works performed by contractors.
• Inspect power-distribution, control, communication, low-current and backup-power systems.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and inspection plans.
• Witness electrical tests and verify meters, relays and control devices.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results and completion evidence.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency electrical maintenance.
• Coordinate electrical isolations, shutdowns and return-to-service activities.
• Review as-built drawings, test certificates and equipment warranties.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi codes and international standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

O&M supervision

Contractor coordination

Power distribution systems

SCADA & control

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise and audit electrical O&M activities across dam and water facilities in Saudi Arabia.

You will inspect switchgear, transformers, MV/LV systems and low-current networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and safety plans. The role requires 8+ years’ site experience and strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams.