Electrical Engineer – Automation & PLC Systems

MAPEI S.p.A.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MAPEI S.p.A. in Saudi Arabia seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, test and maintain electrical systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across plant operations.

You will work with senior engineers and maintenance teams to deliver maintenance and new projects on time and within budget. The role requires PLC/SCADA knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and experience with MV/LV systems, with strong problem solving and leadership abilities to drive improvements and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or automation engineering.
• Experience with PLC systems (Siemens S7, TIA Portal) and SCADA development.
• Hands-on experience with medium and low voltage electrical systems.
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical equipment and systems with focus on safety, efficiency and reliability.
• Analyse electrical systems to ensure compliance with codes and identify hazards or defects.
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, maintenance, testing activities to meet specifications and operations requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations to establish standards and specifications.
• Prepare specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.
• Supervise or train project team members and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Lead daily electrical maintenance activities and troubleshoot MV/LV switchgear, PCC, MCC, PLC and control systems.
• Assist in project coordination across plant locations for automation and electrical works.
• Establish vendor coordination for electrical goods supply and QA/QC approvals.
• Manage CAPEX, ensuring projects stay within approved guidelines.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

English fluent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

TIA Portal

Siemens PLC

SCADA

Job description

MAPEI S.p.A. in Saudi Arabia seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, test and maintain electrical systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability across plant operations.

You will work with senior engineers and maintenance teams to deliver maintenance and new projects on time and within budget. The role requires PLC/SCADA knowledge, AutoCAD proficiency, and experience with MV/LV systems, with strong problem solving and leadership abilities to drive improvements and ensure compliance with