Design Engineer

KEC EPC L.L.C; Jeddah, Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

KEC EPC L.L.C. seeks a seasoned Electrical Engineer with 7–10 years of experience in GIS and AIS substation design for HV and EHV projects, including 380 kV scope. Gulf experience is mandatory and Saudi experience is preferred.

You will deliver primary engineering designs, SLD/PSLD, OEL layouts, and related calculations to meet project specs and client standards. The role requires strong coordination with civil, BIM, and protection teams, and participation in design reviews and client meetings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in design and engineering of GIS and AIS substations projects.
• Electrical Engineer with experience in primary engineering design for HV and EHV substations up to 380kV.
• Gulf region experience mandatory.
• Saudi experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Overall SLD and PSLD.
• Develop general OEL arrangement for AIS and GIS substations.
• Perform earthing mat sizing and layout with BOM details.
• Conduct DSLP and short circuit calculations per IEC/IEEE standards.
• Coordinate with interface teams for design clarity during bids and reviews.

Skills

HV Substation Design

GIS/AIS Expertise

Electrical Engineering

IEC/IEEE Standards

Job description

Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience in Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substations projects Should be working as Electrical Engineer with experience in Primary Engineering Design for High Voltage HV and Extra High Voltage EHV substations ranging from 380KV Gulf experience is mandatory The candidate will be responsible for creating engineering deliverables related to physical Overall Equipment Layout OEL equipment sizing Earth mat grounding calculation and layout and busbar sizing DSLP calculation and layout in accordance with project requirements industry standards and client specifications Saudi experience is preferred

Responsibilities include:

• Overall SLD and PSLD.
• Single Line diagram LVAC & DC Distribution System.
• General Overall Equipment Layout (OEL) arrangement for AIS and GIS Substation.
• ERT layout.
• Indoor and Outdoor Equipment layout plans and sectional views.
• Equipment foundation layout.
• All type of Cable sizing and routing layout diagrams.
• Earthing mat sizing calculation and layout with BOM details.
• DSLP calculation for indoor and outdoor with layout and BOM.
• Battery bank, Charger and UPS sizing calculation.
• Busbar calculations and drawings.
• Cable schedule and termination schedule with BOM of Glands and lugs.
• Short circuit force calculation and stringing chart as per IEC standard, CT/VT Sizing Calculation.
• Indoor, Outdoor and Road Lighting calculation and circuit diagram & layout.
• HV equipment connection and interconnection details (EKD) erection key diagram.
• Conduct equipment sizing and selection (circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, surge arresters, DG set, Auxiliary Transformer, NGR, etc.).
• Perform clearance studies (electrical & mechanical) as per IS/IEC/IEEE standards.
• Develop and review substation grounding (earthing) design calculation and layout.
• Support the preparation of bill of quantities (BOQ) and material specifications.
• Ensure designs are compliant with relevant standards (IEC, IEEE, IS, CBIP, etc.).
• Coordinate with secondary design, civil, structural, architecture, BIM, mechanical, fire protection, firefighting, CCTV surveillance and protection teams for interface clarity.
• Support proposal and estimation teams during bidding stages with design input.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings, and technical discussions.