Electrical Design Engineer | Saudi Arabia

Rawaj - Human Capital Management; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Saudi company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Jeddah. The role involves designing and reviewing electrical systems for industrial projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Solid understanding of PF technology and safety integration.
• Familiarity with local and international electrical codes.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical systems for industrial projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for approvals.

Skills

Electrical Design

Risk Assessment

Fire Fighting Systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Leverage your abilities and join the dynamic team of a leading Saudi company providing engineering, maintenance, and facility services across different industries in Saudi Arabia, Jeddah.

As an Electrical Design Engineer , you will be responsible for designing, reviewing, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant development of electrical systems within industrial service operations.

Key Accountabilities

The position involves :

• Design, develop, and review electrical systems and layouts for industrial and facility projects.
• Ensure all electrical designs meet applicable local and international safety codes and standards.
• Conduct technical evaluations and risk assessments of electrical designs to identify potential hazards.
• Integrate fire protection and safety systems into electrical designs as required.
• Collaborate with project and safety teams to ensure FLS (Fire Life Safety) requirements are embedded into facility electrical systems.
• Apply PF (Personal Fall) safety considerations where relevant in electrical system designs, particularly for maintenance access.
• Support installation teams by providing technical guidance and resolving design-related issues on-site.
• Perform design calculations, simulations, and validation tests to ensure system performance and safety.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for project submissions and regulatory approvals.
• Continuously update designs based on technological advancements, regulatory changes, and operational feedback.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

We are Looking for :

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design.
• Solid understanding of PF technology and its integration in engineering operations (especially in design considerations for maintenance safety).
• Knowledge of Fire Fighting Engineering systems and how to integrate them into electrical layouts.
• Experience working with FLS (Fire Life Safety) requirements and ensuring compliance through design.
• Familiarity with local and international electrical and safety codes (such as NFPA, IEC, NEC).
• Strong background in conducting technical risk assessments for electrical projects.
• Proficiency in using electrical design software such as AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Certification in safety standards (like NFPA 70E, OSHA electrical safety, or equivalent) is a plus.