Design Engineer - Primary Engineering

Hitachi; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Project Engineer to manage engineering projects in high voltage GIS systems. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing diagrams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in project meetings. Proficiency in Arabic and English is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in GIS.
• Understanding of relevant international standards such as IEC/ANSI.
• Experience in preparing GIS layouts for various voltage levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Electrical and Gas single line diagrams and Plan and Section drawings.
• Review deliverables before submission to the client.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Proficiency in Arabic and English

Hands-on experience in 3D tools (like ProE, CREO, AUTOCAD)

Knowledge of high voltage GIS products

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering

Diploma in electrical engineering or related discipline

Tools

ProE

CREO

AUTOCAD

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Job ID: R0109403

Date Posted: 2025-10-31

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project.

How you’ll make an impact

• Preparation of Electrical and Gas single line diagram, Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer.
• Preparation of technical particulars of GIS and high voltage equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors etc. for submission to customer.
• Review of deliverables before submission to client.
• Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.
• Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting.
• Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing a solution as per project technical requirements.
• Adhere to the detailed project plan to meet on time delivery.
• To ensure quality of deliverable as top priority.
• To focus on optimized solutions with benefit to customer and HAPG.
• Interface with civil, steel and application engineers on systems / solutions part from Hitachi Energy / EPC companies.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering.
• 3 years Diploma in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3 -5 years of relevant experience in GIS.
• Hand on experience in 3D tools like ProE / CREO, AUTOCAD, MS Office.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards such as IEC/ANSI.
• Knowledge of high voltage GIS products.
• Preparation of GIS layouts for various voltage levels as part of product team.
• Understanding of variances and how variances can be minimized in the design.
• Creo, Autocar, SAP, MS office.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written in Arabic and English is required.

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