Electrical Engineer - Madinah

AtkinsRéalis; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance coverage

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning and handover of major high-rise projects in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The role ensures electrical systems are designed, installed, tested and commissioned per project specs, Saudi regulations and international standards.

You will review calculations, lead site inspections, coordinate with architects and engineers, and drive energy-efficient solutions while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Master's Degree preferred in Electrical/Building Services.
• Registration with Saudi Council of Engineers preferred.
• PE/CEng or equivalent certification is an advantage.
• LEED AP or sustainability certifications desirable.
• 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years on major high-rise/large-scale building projects.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC highly preferred.
• Experience with consultants, PMCs, developers and contractors.
• Experience in construction, testing, commissioning and handover phases.
• Knowledge of sustainable building technologies and energy-efficient design.

Responsibilities

• Review and supervise electrical construction activities for high-rise and large-scale projects.
• Ensure works conform to drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections and verify installation quality.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization, and performance verification.
• Review load calculations, short-circuit studies, voltage drop, and distribution schemes.
• Coordinate with architects, structural/mechanical engineers and contractors.
• Monitor progress and ensure schedule compliance.
• Identify construction issues and provide engineering solutions.
• Support authority inspections and utility coordination.
• Review operation and maintenance manuals and as-built docs.
• Participate in design reviews, progress meetings and workshops.
• Assist value engineering and cost-saving electrical solutions.
• Support handover and defect liability inspections.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Promote energy-efficient electrical systems.

Skills

Electrical design

Construction supervision

Site inspections

Testing and commissioning

Coordination with architects/engineers

Problem solving

Review calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Building Services Engineering

Professional certification (PE/CEng)

Tools

LEED AP certification

Mostadam sustainability certifications

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis 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 role

• 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.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This Includes

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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