Design Engineer (Electrical)

Energy and Infrastructure Company; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Design Engineer (Electrical) to manage design coordination for high voltage substation projects. The candidate will liaise between the company and approved design consultants, ensuring deliverables meet utility standards and project milestones. Strong communication skills, proficiency in AutoCAD, and knowledge of electrical systems are required. This role is essential in driving project success and managing stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of HV substation electrical design.
• Able to coordinate effectively with external design consultants.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical coordination point with the design consultant.
• Manage and monitor electrical design progress.
• Ensure designs comply with utility standards such as SEC.
• Assist during technical meetings with clients and consultants.

Skills

Fluent communication skills in English

Professional software proficiency (AutoCAD)

Job description

The Design Engineer (Electrical) is responsible for design coordination and technical interface management for the high voltage substation project. He shall act as the primary liaison between the company, the approved design consultant, and the end client, ensuring that all electrical design deliverables are accurate, compliant, approved, and delivered on time to support construction and project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical coordination point between the company and the approved design consultant.
• Select and identify the equipment PTS.
• Explain and clarify the drawings and design to clients.
• Prepare, review, and clarify the drawings for the electrical subcontractor.
• Manage and monitor electrical design progress to ensure the timely submission of deliverables.
• Review electrical design documents at the tendering stage to support the tendering department and later at the project execution stage.
• Ensure designs comply with utility standards such as SEC.
• Coordinate design reviews, comments, and responses between all stakeholders.
• Track design comments, approvals, and revisions until final approval.
• Ensure design deliverables align with construction schedule and site requirements.
• Assist during technical meetings with clients, consultants, and design partners.
• Ensure proper document control and design version management.

Requirements

• Fluent communication skills in English.
• Professional software proficiency, such as AutoCAD.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HV substation electrical design and system interfaces.
• Ability to coordinate with external design consultants effectively.
• Strong understanding of utility standards and approval processes.
• Excellent technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to track and manage multiple deliverables and deadlines.
• Good understanding of construction sequencing and site constraints.