Electrical Engineer

Aramco; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide expert technical support, engage in system design and troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with industry standards. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years in the Oil and Gas sector, is required for this role. The position offers a full-time schedule and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in Electrical engineering.
• 5 years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Working knowledge of NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, API standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Perform engineering plans for installations and upgrades.
• Conduct feasibility and profitability studies for new facilities.

Skills

Electrical system design

Technical troubleshooting

Expertise in industry codes

Performance analysis

Field installation and commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Higher degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

HV/LV Switchgears

Power Transformers

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Unconventional Resources Producing Department (URPD) within the Unconventional Resources Organization.

URPD is responsible for operating and maintaining Unconventional Resources (UR) surface facilities, ensuring the safe and efficient production of hydrocarbons. The department plays a critical role in the overall success of the UR program.

Your primary role is to provide professional advice and guidance regarding electrical systems, schemes, equipment, or techniques, facility designs, and solutions to operating and maintenance problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to Operations and Maintenance Units to troubleshoot and fix electrical systems, including reporting and documentation.
• Assess and provide expert advice and assistance to design, construction, maintenance engineers, and operation personnel on all matters related to electrical systems.
• Perform engineering conceptual plans for the new installation and upgrade projects, including development of work scopes, calculations, and detailed technical specifications.
• Review Project Proposals and Detailed Designs packages for new facilities. Participate in the testing and commissioning of the new facilities and Turnaround and Inspection (T&I).
• Update and maintain engineering documentation and drawings. Analyze system performance and find solutions for Energy saving.
• Ensure quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions to any upgrade.
• Test and pilot new technologies.
• Ensure full HSE Compliance. Report and analyze key performance indices.
• Make recommendations for technical/economic optimization of existing facilities.
• Lead feasibility/profitability studies for new facilities. Contribute to Business Unit strategy.
• Assist in the training, development, and mentoring of younger staff.
• Provide analysis, evaluation, and interpretation in support of projects, processes, and financing related to Saudi Aramco capital investment decisions. Maintain and expand on contacts within the industry
• Regularly interact with other professionals in various company organizations involved in capital planning and economic analysis.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; a higher degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in Electrical engineering, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Oil and Gas Industry.
• Conversant and have working knowledge of industry codes and standards, such as NFPA, ANSI, IEEE, IEC, API, NEC, and NACE.
• Experience with specifications and data sheets for Electrical equipment like EHV GIS/AIS Switchgear, Power Transformers, large synchronous/induction motors, HV/LV Switchgears, and Control gears, EHV/HV/LV Cables, Bus ducts, EHV GIBs, UPS, Battery Charger, NGR, Panel boards.
• Experience in preparation of Single line diagrams, protection and metering schemes, motor schematics, Hazardous area classification drawings, substation automation architecture, synchronizing and bus changeover schemes.
• Experience in electrical engineering calculations like Grounding/Earthing, Battery charger/Battery sizing, Transformer sizing, Cable sizing, Electrical Load schedules, Lighting.
• Knowledge of Electrical Power system studies, including Short Circuit, Load Flow analysis, Motor starting, Arc Flash Hazard studies, Relay coordination, and setting using software like ETAP.
• Able to conduct failure analysis and provide recommendations for failed electrical equipment.
• Experience with electrical equipment field Installation, Commissioning, and testing.
• Experience in Electrical Equipment layouts, plant cable routing layouts, lighting, and grounding layouts.
• Work in remote areas depending on the project or task assignments.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 12/15/2025

Job posting end date: 12/15/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world\'s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA