Design Manager - Power Infrastructure

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 312,480 - 424,080; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Design Manager for Power Infrastructure in Riyadh to lead the planning, coordination, and technical assessment of localized distribution networks and substations. You will review layouts, optimize cable routes, and coordinate with contractors to ensure schedule alignment with the wider utility masterplan.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power utility delivery, strong MV distribution experience, and is proficient with GIS and Primavera for scheduling and tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power utility delivery systems.
• Strong background in localized power distribution infrastructure.
• Proficiency with GIS platforms and Primavera scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Assess proposed localized power distribution networks and substation layouts.
• Review layouts against development plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate construction sequencing and contractor interfaces.
• Maintain programme trackers and support Stage Gate documentation.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Substation design

GIS

Primavera

Budget tracking

Site coordination

Contractor coordination

Schedule tracking

Interface management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Primavera

GIS

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Design Manager - Power Infrastructure
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Electrical and Power Generation
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Design Manager - Power Infrastructure in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is an Electrical and Power Generation opportunity focused on the planning, coordination, and technical assessment of localized power distribution networks and substation infrastructure. Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced professional to support the delivery of medium-voltage networks, substations, switchgear systems, ring main units, and associated utility interfaces across major development packages. The role will support the Senior Manager by reviewing proposed distribution layouts, coordinating construction sequencing, monitoring project schedules, and identifying design or spatial conflicts that could affect utility delivery. The successful candidate will combine electrical engineering knowledge with practical planning, site coordination, GIS, Primavera, and infrastructure interface management experience.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia
City: Riyadh
Industry: Electrical and Power Generation
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 28000-38000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Design Manager - Power Infrastructure will support the technical and programme coordination of localized electrical distribution systems within a wider utility masterplan. The position will assess network layouts, substation locations, cable routing, construction phasing, and contractor interfaces to ensure that power packages remain aligned with development priorities. The role contributes directly to constructability, programme certainty, cost visibility, and site readiness. By identifying scheduling gaps, spatial conflicts, and execution deviations early, the Design Manager will help reduce rework, support Stage Gate approvals, and improve coordination between designers, contractors, utility authorities, and other infrastructure disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assessment of proposed localized power distribution networks.
• Review substation layouts against development plans, construction sequences, and delivery milestones.
• Assist in planning construction sequencing for medium-voltage power infrastructure.
• Coordinate with contractors to optimize cable routes, equipment locations, access requirements, and installation paths.
• Review layouts for medium-voltage cabling, switchgear, ring main units, and associated substation components.
• Identify spatial constraints, interface conflicts, and constructability concerns affecting power infrastructure.
• Contribute scheduling information for individual power project packages.
• Track programme adjustments, revised milestones, and dependencies across electrical utility works.
• Support alignment between localized power packages and the wider utility masterplan.
• Maintain detailed programme trackers for design, procurement, construction, and interface activities.
• Identify timeline gaps, sequencing risks, and potential delays.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to develop practical recovery or mitigation measures.
• Provide technical information and performance metrics for early-stage cost estimates.
• Support budget monitoring through accurate design, quantity, programme, and progress inputs.
• Contribute data to project dashboards and management reporting tools.
• Track site execution progress against approved drawings, schedules, and planned phasing.
• Report physical alignment deviations, installation conflicts, and progress concerns to the Senior Manager.
• Coordinate design and construction information between electrical, civil, roads, utilities, and development teams.
• Support the resolution of field coordination issues affecting power network delivery.
• Prepare technical checklists and supporting documentation for Stage Gate reviews.
• Maintain local distribution phasing schedules.
• Develop and update subcontractor coordination trackers.
• Manage interface logs covering utility clearances, spatial constraints, and cross-discipline dependencies.
• Confirm that relevant municipal guidelines, utility standards, and integration requirements are considered.
• Support reviews of contractor submissions, layouts, schedules, and technical coordination records.
• Use GIS and Primavera data to improve spatial and programme coordination.
• Assist with technical meetings, planning reviews, and contractor coordination workshops.
• Maintain clear records of decisions, risks, actions, and design changes.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with power infrastructure design and delivery coordination.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor 's degree in electrical engineering, construction management, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• Electrical engineering qualification is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power utility delivery systems.
• Strong background in localized power distribution infrastructure.
• Experience with medium-voltage distribution cabling and associated network equipment.
• Practical knowledge of substations, switchgear, ring main units, and electrical utility interfaces.
• Experience supporting power infrastructure design and construction planning.
• Ability to assess distribution layouts, cable routing, equipment locations, and construction sequencing.
• Familiarity with municipal design requirements and utility integration codes.
• Experience coordinating electrical utility works with roads, civil infrastructure, and other services.
• Understanding of spatial planning, utility clearances, and interface management.
• Ability to identify design clashes, programme gaps, and construction constraints.
• Experience monitoring contractors and reporting site progress.
• Competence in preparing technical checklists, trackers, schedules, and approval documentation.
• Working knowledge of GIS platforms.
• Proficiency in Primavera or comparable scheduling software.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, layouts, schedules, and technical documentation.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with designers, contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and delivery-focused judgement.

Skills Set

• Power infrastructure design
• Medium-voltage distribution
• MV cabling
• Electrical substations
• Switchgear
• Ring main units
• Power utility systems
• Distribution network planning
• Substation layout review
• Cable route coordination
• Construction sequencing
• Utility master planning
• Electrical interface management
• Spatial coordination
• Utility clearance management
• Contractor coordination
• Site progress monitoring
• Design compliance
• Municipal utility standards
• Programme tracking
• Schedule risk identification
• Primavera
• GIS
• Cost estimation support
• Budget tracking
• Stage Gate documentation
• Technical checklists
• Interface registers
• Subcontractor tracking
• Infrastructure coordination

Why Join Us

This role provides the opportunity to support the delivery of essential power infrastructure across major development projects in Riyadh. The position offers direct involvement in electrical network planning, substation coordination, construction sequencing, contractor oversight, and utility integration. The successful candidate will contribute to reliable power delivery by resolving design and schedule issues before they affect construction. Parsons Corporation offers exposure to complex infrastructure programs, multidisciplinary engineering teams, digital planning tools, and long-term career growth within Saudi Arabia 's expanding energy and development market.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a digitally enabled solutions provider serving civil engineering, defense, intelligence, transportation, and critical infrastructure markets. The company delivers engineering, program management, technical assurance, technology, and infrastructure solutions for complex projects in Saudi Arabia and international markets. Parsons supports professional development, technical innovation, environmental responsibility, workplace flexibility, and long-term career growth while helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure and future-ready communities.