ENGINEER, PROJECT

Alfanar Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfanar Group seeks a Project Engineer - Transmission Line to plan, coordinate, and oversee high-voltage transmission projects (220kV to 500kV, with emphasis on 380kV) in Saudi Arabia. You will drive engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities to deliver safe, on-time solutions.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in overhead and underground power lines, strong knowledge of SEC standards, and proven leadership and communication skills to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing overhead and underground power line projects.
• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical power systems, transmission line theory, and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards.
• Experience with 220-500kV transmission systems is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a strong focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.
• Apply extensive knowledge in both overhead and underground power line systems.
• Utilize expertise with 380kV systems to enhance project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

The Project Engineer - Transmission Line is responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and overseeing the complete lifecycle of high-voltage transmission line projects, including both Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) and Underground Cable (UGC) systems. The role ensures projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards, project specifications, and industry best practices.

The position acts as the technical and project management focal point between clients, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective execution of engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities for transmission projects ranging from 220kV to 500kV, with particular emphasis on 380kV systems.

The Project Engineer is expected to provide technical leadership throughout all project phases, including route selection, design review, construction supervision, risk management, quality assurance, safety compliance, stakeholder coordination, and project closeout. The role requires strong expertise in transmission line engineering, construction methodologies, contract administration, resource planning, and problem-solving to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence, reliability, and safety.

Key Accountability Areas

• Lead and manage high-voltage transmission line projects, ensuring timely and quality delivery.


• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution.


• Apply extensive knowledge in both overhead and underground power line systems.


• Utilize expertise with 380kV systems to enhance project outcomes.


• Uphold safety and quality standards across all project phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience managing overhead and underground power line projects.


• Strong understanding of high-voltage electrical power systems, transmission line theory, and electrical equipment.


• Familiarity with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Standards.


• Experience with 220-500kV transmission systems is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills.


• Ability to work independently and solve complex engineering problems.


• Detail-oriented and organized with a strong focus on quality and safety.