Electrical Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and delivery of major high-rise and large-scale building developments.

The successful candidate will ensure electrical systems are designed, installed, tested, and commissioned in line with project specs, Saudi regulations and international standards, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's degree preferred in Electrical Engineering or Building Services.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PE or CEng are advantageous.
• LEED AP or sustainability certifications desirable.
• 10–15 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• 5+ years on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries preferred.
• Experience with consultants, PMCs, developers and contractors.
• Experience in construction, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Experience in energy-efficient design.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise electrical construction activities for high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Ensure electrical works are performed per drawings, specifications and standards.
• Conduct site inspections and verify electrical installations.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization and performance verification.
• Review load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop, and power distribution schemes.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical engineers and contractors for system integration.
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure schedule compliance.
• Identify construction issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Support authority inspections and utility coordination.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Monitor installation quality, address defects and non-conformances.
• Review O&M manuals, testing reports and as-built documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, progress meetings and workshops.
• Assist in value engineering and cost-effective electrical solutions.
• Support handover activities and defect liability inspections.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection reports and progress updates.
• Monitor energy-efficient and sustainable electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction supervision

Testing & commissioning

Site inspections

Load calculations

Coordination

Energy efficiency

Sustainability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering / Building Services

Saudi Council of Engineers registration

Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer

LEED AP / Mostadam certifications

Job description

AtkinsR alis is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design review construction supervision testing commissioning and delivery of major high-rise residential commercial hospitality mixed-use and large-scale building developments in Madinah Saudi Arabia The successful candidate will ensure all electrical systems are designed installed tested and commissioned in compliance with project specifications Saudi regulations international standards quality requirements and project schedules

Your roleReview

• Review and supervise electrical construction activities for high-rise and large-scale building projects
• Ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings specifications project requirements and industry standards
• Conduct site inspections and verify the quality of electrical installations
• Witness testing commissioning energization and performance verification activities
• Review electrical load calculations short-circuit studies voltage drop calculations and power distribution schemes
• Coordinate with architects structural engineers mechanical engineers contractors and utility providers to ensure seamless system integration
• Monitor contractor progress and ensure compliance with project schedules and milestones
• Identify construction issues and provide practical engineering solutions to maintain project progress
• Support authority inspections and utility coordination activities
• Ensure compliance with health safety environmental and quality requirements throughout project execution
• Monitor installation quality and address defects deficiencies and non-conformances
• Review operation and maintenance manuals testing reports commissioning records and as-built documentation
• Participate in design review meetings progress meetings technical workshops and coordination sessions
• Assist in value engineering initiatives and recommend cost-effective electrical solutions
• Support project handover activities and defect liability period inspections
• Prepare technical reports inspection reports progress updates and engineering recommendations
• Monitor implementation of energy-efficient and sustainable electrical systems

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
• LEED AP, Mostadam, or sustainability-related certifications are desirable.
• 10 to 15 years of professional Electrical Engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on major high-rise and large-scale building projects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly preferred.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, developers, and contractors.
• Demonstrated experience during construction, testing, commissioning, and handover phases.
• Experience in electrical systems testing, commissioning, energization, and performance verification.
• Strong understanding of sustainable building technologies and energy-efficient design principles.
• Ability to review engineering calculations, technical specifications, and contractor submissions.