Electrical Site Engineer

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsewedy Electric is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer for a 132 kV underground cable project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will inspect HV cable installation, support the Site Manager, and help plan daily to monthly site activities to meet milestones.

Role requires 3–5 years in related field and specific 132 kV underground cable project experience, with strict adherence to HSE and QA/QC procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3-5 years' experience in a related field.
• Relevant experience in 132 kV underground cable projects is a must.

Responsibilities

• Inspect daily HV cable installation, jointing, and termination activities for the 132 kV UGC project in accordance with drawings, specs, ITPs, and safety standards.
• Support the Site Manager in site execution, productivity, quality, and progress of the electrical scope of works.
• Assist in planning and managing daily to monthly electrical site activities to achieve milestones and approved schedules.
• Coordinate the cable installation subcontractor crews, manpower, equipment, productivity, and performance.
• Follow up permits, approvals, and inspections related to electrical site activities and support authority coordination as required.
• Coordinate electrical construction interfaces with civil works, joints bays, cables, earthing, testing, and reinstatement activities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly site reports covering electrical progress, manpower, equipment, quantities, and constraints.
• Review subcontractor progress claims for the electrical scope against actual site progress and approved quantities.
• Identify and report potential variations, additional works, and delays affecting the electrical scope.

Skills

Experience: 3-5 years

132 kV underground cables

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

For over 80 years, Elsewedy Electric has been a leading manufacturer of electrical products and solutions, operating in 19 countries with over 18,000 employees. We offer a diverse range of products across wire & cable, electrical equipment, engineering & construction, digital solutions, and infrastructure investments. Beyond our manufacturing prowess, we're passionate about creating a positive and empowering work environment for our team. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, providing opportunities for professional development and career growth. Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond compensation with initiatives promoting work-life balance and overall well-being. Join us and be part of a company that's not just powering progress, but empowering people to build a brighter future.

Job Purpose:

• Inspect daily HV cable installation, jointing, and termination activities for the 132 kV UGC project in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, and safety standards.
• Support the Site Manager in site execution, productivity, quality, and progress of the electrical scope of works.
• Assist in planning and managing daily, weekly, and monthly electrical site activities to achieve project milestones and approved schedules.
• Monitor the electrical works schedule, identify delays/constraints, and report and support recovery actions where required.
• Coordinate the cable installation subcontractor's crews, including manpower, equipment, productivity, work fronts, and performance.
• Coordinate with utility owners, consultants, and relevant stakeholders on electrical interface requirements.
• Follow up permits, approvals, and inspections related to electrical site activities, and support authority coordination as required.
• Coordinate electrical construction interfaces with civil works, joint bays, cable trenches, ducts, link boxes, earthing, testing, and reinstatement activities.
• Verify the availability and conformity of cables, joints, accessories, and other electrical materials against specifications and approved quantities.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly site reports covering electrical progress, manpower, equipment, quantities, and constraints.
• Monitor actual electrical progress against planned progress and report accurate measurements and forecasts to the Site Manager.
• Coordinate with the team on progress measurement, subcontractor quantities, and supporting documentation for the electrical scope.
• Review subcontractor progress claims for the electrical scope against actual site progress and approved quantities.
• Identify and report potential variations, additional works, and delays affecting the electrical scope for proper documentation.
• Attend regular coordination meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders and follow up on action items related to electrical works.
• Resolve electrical site technical issues in coordination with engineering, planning, QA/QC, HSE, and project management teams.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, approved method statements, quality procedures, and project specifications for electrical works.
• Coordinate electrical inspections, testing, commissioning activities, punch-list clearance, and as-built documentation.
• Maintain effective communication with the Site Manager, project management, engineering, QA/QC, HSE, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Provide the Site Manager with timely updates on electrical progress, risks, delays, manpower, and resource needs.

You're a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3-5 years' of experience in a related field
• Relevant experience in 132 kV underground cable projects is a must