Electrical Engineer — Automation & PLC Lead

Mapei-Corporation; Dammam; On-site; SAR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MAPEI-CORPORATION in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, test, and improve electrical systems for our plants. You will lead and coordinate maintenance, project execution, and supplier QA, ensuring safety and compliance with codes while working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include detailed calculations, AutoCAD drawings, and supporting automation upgrades across MV/LV systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or automation engineering.
• Hands-on experience with medium and low voltage electrical systems.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical equipment with safety and reliability.
• Analyse systems to identify hazards and ensure code compliance.
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and testing activities.
• Prepare specifications for electrical equipment purchases.
• Lead technician teams in daily maintenance and PLC/control systems.
• Provide technical support and root-cause analysis.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA development

VFDs

IT networking components

Electrical schematics

AutoCAD

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 / TIA Portal

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAPEI-CORPORATION in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, test, and improve electrical systems for our plants. You will lead and coordinate maintenance, project execution, and supplier QA, ensuring safety and compliance with codes while working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include detailed calculations, AutoCAD drawings, and supporting automation upgrades across MV/LV systems.