Electrical Engineer

Aviagen; Al Jouf Village; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviagen is seeking a Design & Technical Review and Site Supervision lead in Saudi Arabia to oversee electrical design reviews, load calcs, panel schedules, shop drawings, and method statements, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and standards.

You will coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, and automation teams; monitor installation of transformers, generators, UPS, lighting; manage QA/QC, testing, FAT/SAT, and handover activities; and support procurement and risk management

Responsibilities

• Review electrical designs, load calculations, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules.
• Validate electrical equipment selections and technical submittals.
• Supervise electrical works to ensure compliance with drawings and standards.
• Coordinate with civil, architectural, mechanical, and automation teams.
• Track inspections, testing, FAT/SAT, and final handover.
• Ensure HSE compliance and risk management throughout the project.

Job description

Design & Technical Review

Review electrical designs, load calculations, single-line diagrams, panel schedules, shop drawings, technical submittals, and method statements. Review and validate electrical equipment selections, technical material submittals, finishes, and execution of all electrical components. Provide technical recommendations to improve functionality, constructability, maintainability, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Support design reviews and multidisciplinary BIM coordination.

Site Supervision & Construction Monitoring

Review and supervise electrical works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and applicable standards. Monitor construction activities to ensure proper installation and integration of electrical systems. Supervise power distribution systems, transformers, generators, UPS systems, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low-current systems. Coordinate closely with civil, architectural, mechanical, process, and automation disciplines to ensure proper system integration.

Inspection, Testing & Quality Control Track

Track, review, and approve the full inspection cycle: vendor, subcontractor, material, and testing-laboratory approval; verification of materials on delivery; stage-by-stage inspection and acceptance of works; testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and final handover; and support for quantity verification, progress measurement, and payment certification. Participate in inspections, testing, commissioning activities, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and final handover procedures. Ensure all electrical installations comply with project quality requirements and safety standards.

Coordination & Procurement Support

Coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and site supervisors on all electrical engineering matters. Support procurement activities through technical evaluation of suppliers, equipment, and subcontractors.

Reporting & Risk Management

Monitor project progress related to electrical activities and identify potential risks, delays, and technical issues requiring corrective action. Prepare technical reports, site observations, punch lists, progress updates, and recommendations for project management and clients.

HSE Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and site regulations.

We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry. In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?