Electrical Operations and Maintenance Site Engineer

Dar Al Riyadh Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Dar Al Riyadh Group seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise and audit electrical O&M activities across dam and water facilities in Saudi Arabia.

You will inspect switchgear, transformers, MV/LV systems and low-current networks, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and safety plans. The role requires 8+ years’ site experience and strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical engineering and O&M.
• Experience with water facilities, pumping stations or similar assets.
• Strong knowledge of medium- and low-voltage systems.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, data sheets and technical submissions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors’ daily electrical O&M activities at assigned dam and water facilities.
• Review and audit electrical works performed by contractors.
• Inspect power-distribution, control, communication, low-current and backup-power systems.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements and inspection plans.
• Witness electrical tests and verify meters, relays and control devices.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results and completion evidence.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency electrical maintenance.
• Coordinate electrical isolations, shutdowns and return-to-service activities.
• Review as-built drawings, test certificates and equipment warranties.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi codes and international standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering

O&M supervision

Contractor coordination

Power distribution systems

SCADA & control

Electrical testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise contractors’ daily electrical O&M activities at assigned dam and water facilities.
• Review and audit electrical works performed by contractors.
• Inspect power-distribution, control, communication, low-current and backup-power systems.
• Verify that site works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements and inspection plans.
• Inspect transformers, switchgear, distribution boards, motor control centres, cables, motors and protection systems.
• Monitor installation, termination, testing, commissioning, energization and handover activities.
• Confirm that materials and equipment delivered to site comply with approved technical submissions.
• Witness electrical tests, including insulation resistance, continuity, earthing, protection and functional tests.
• Verify the calibration and functionality of relevant meters, relays, instruments and control devices.
• Identify defective or non-compliant work and follow corrective actions through to closure.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results, site observations and completion evidence
• Monitor the condition, availability and reliability of electrical systems serving dam facilities.
• Coordinate preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency electrical maintenance.
• Review daily and weekly maintenance plans and confirm readiness before work begins.
• Coordinate electrical isolations, shutdowns, testing, energization and return-to-service activities.
• Verify compliance with approved lockout/tagout and permit-to-work requirements.
• Monitor electrical faults, power interruptions, overheating, insulation failures and abnormal equipment conditions.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of recurring electrical failures.
• Recommend corrective, preventive and reliability-improvement measures.
• Monitor maintenance backlogs and prioritize critical and safety-related electrical work.
• Verify the availability of spare parts, tools, test equipment and specialist resources.
• Support emergency response to loss of power, equipment failure, communication loss and control-system faults.
• Confirm that maintenance history and equipment records are updated in SAP or the approved maintenance-management system.
• Review contractors’ electrical drawings, calculations, data sheets, method statements and technical submissions.
• Prepare electrical specifications, scopes of work, bills of quantities and improvement reports.
• Review electrical load schedules, demand calculations, cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations.
• Review short-circuit, protection-coordination, selectivity and earthing calculations where required.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, the Saudi Building Code and applicable electrical standards.
• Review medium-voltage and low-voltage systems and associated protection requirements.
• Review pump- and motor-starting systems, including direct-on-line starters, soft starters and variable-frequency drives.
• Review normal, standby and emergency power arrangements, including generators, UPS systems and batteries.
• Assess switchgear, transformers, motor control centres, distribution panels and power cables.
• Review communications, telemetry, fire alarms, CCTV, access control and other low‑current systems.
• Support technical review of SCADA, PLC, instrumentation and control-system interfaces.
• Review clean- and renewable-energy systems proposed for remote dam and water facilities.
• Review as‑built drawings, test certificates, equipment warranties, spare‑parts schedules and O&M manuals.
• Recommend repair, rehabilitation, modernization or replacement of aging electrical assets.
• Coordinate daily work with contractors, operators, technicians and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Participate in toolbox talks, permit‑to‑work reviews and site coordination meetings.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment, productivity, safety and schedule performance.
• Review progress and identify delays, constraints and resource shortages.
• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, hydraulic, civil, instrumentation, control, quality and HSE teams.
• Provide technical input for progress verification, payment assessments and variation reviews.
• Escalate critical technical, safety and operational concerns to project management.
• Attend meetings, inspections and site visits anywhere in Saudi Arabia as required.
• Prepare O&M reports covering power, communications, clean‑energy, MV/LV and pump‑starting systems.
• Prepare clear daily, weekly, monthly, annual and technical reports as required by the assignment.
• Report equipment condition, work progress, contractor performance, defects, risks and corrective actions.
• Maintain registers for inspections, technical submissions, electrical isolations and non‑conformances.
• Coordinate with government stakeholders, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Comply with Saudi laws, applicable codes, Client procedures, quality requirements and occupational health and safety obligations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in electrical engineering and O&M activities.
• Experience with water facilities, pumping stations or comparable infrastructure assets is required.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical loads, power distribution, communications and low‑current systems.
• Practical site experience supervising electrical installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of medium‑voltage and low‑voltage systems.
• Experience with transformers, switchgear, motor control centres, motors, cables and electrical protection.
• Knowledge of pump‑starting systems, soft starters and variable‑frequency drives.
• Experience reviewing electrical load calculations, technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency electrical maintenance.
• Knowledge of Saudi codes and applicable international electrical standards.
• Ability to interpret single‑line diagrams, schematics, control diagrams and equipment data sheets.
• Strong inspection, technical‑reporting, coordination and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Relevant experience must be supported by verifiable employment records, project references, reports or studies when requested.