Electrical Engineer

Client of OPTIMAL DIRECTION CONTRACTING COMPANY; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of OPTIMAL DIRECTION CONTRACTING COMPANY is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to lead design and supervision of LV/MV power distribution, substations, and protection systems in industrial projects in Saudi Arabia. You will drive engineering deliverables from concept through commissioning and handover, ensuring safety and quality.

The role demands strong experience with load flow, short-circuit, protection coordination, and IEC/IEEE standards, plus hands-on supervision of installation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems.
• Minimum 4 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, oil and gas, utilities, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Design LV and MV power distribution systems including switchgear, transformers, substations, MCCs and distribution boards
• Develop single-line diagrams (SLDs), load calculations, cable sizing schedules and protection coordination studies
• Prepare electrical design deliverables including design bases, specifications, data sheets and installation details
• Review vendor and subcontractor electrical submittals and shop drawings for technical compliance
• Support installation testing, energization and commissioning activities for electrical systems
• Perform fault analysis, power quality assessment and system optimization studies
• Supervise electrical installation works and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and client requirements
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for installed electrical systems during operations

Skills

Electrical design

Load flow studies

Protection coordination

SLD development

Cable sizing

Substations design

IEEE/IEC standards

Commissioning support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the design engineering and supervision of electrical systems including power generation LV and MV distribution networks substations and protection systems Provides full electrical engineering support across project phases from concept design through to commissioning and operational handover

Job Description and Responsibilities

• Design LV and MV power distribution systems including switchgear transformers substations MCCs and distribution boards
• Develop single-line diagrams SLDs load calculations cable sizing schedules and protection coordination studies
• Prepare electrical design deliverables including design bases specifications data sheets and installation details
• Review vendor and subcontractor electrical submittals and shop drawings for technical compliance
• Support installation testing energization and commissioning activities for electrical systems
• Perform fault analysis power quality assessment and system optimization studies
• Supervise electrical installation works and ensure compliance with international standards and client requirements
• Ensure all electrical designs comply with IEC IEEE standards local authority requirements and HSE obligations
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for installed electrical systems during operations

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Electrical system design skills covering LV MV substations and power distribution Proficiency in load flow short-circuit and protection coordination studies SLD development and cable sizing experience Knowledge of IEC and IEEE electrical design standards Commissioning and energization supervision skills

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Energy Systems. Minimum 4 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, oil and gas, utilities, or infrastructure projects. Proficiency in LV and MV system design, cable sizing, protection coordination, and load flow studies. Familiarity with IEC and IEEE electrical design standards. Experience with substation design and energization activities is preferred.