Electrical Engineer - LV/MV Substations & Distribution

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

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