Field Electrical Engineer

Saipem; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm is seeking a Field Electrical Engineer in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. You will assist in electrical installations, pre-commissioning activities, and coordination with other teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and are fluent in Arabic/English. A comprehensive benefits package and a fixed-term contract are offered.

Benefits

Fixed-term contract

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience as a Field/Electrical Engineer or prior internship in industrial or offshore projects is preferred.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation and testing of electrical equipment, panels, and cabling.
• Support pre-commissioning and loop-checking activities for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Review drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical and civil teams for interface and system integration.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and support the preparation of field reports and punch lists.

Skills

Basic understanding of LV/MV systems

Electrical installations

Instrumentation

Grounding

Testing procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Company Description Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 130 nationalities.

Purpose Of The Position

As a Field Electrical Engineer, you will be part of the Offshore Construction Team supporting the Fabrication and Hook-up scope. You will contribute to the execution of electrical and instrumentation works, ensuring systems are installed, tested, and ready for offshore deployment.

How can you support us?

• Assist in the installation and testing of electrical equipment, panels, and cabling.
• Support pre-commissioning and loop-checking activities for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Review drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical and civil teams for interface and system integration.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and support the preparation of field reports and punch lists.

What are we looking for?

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.

Background: 0–2 years of experience as a Field/Electrical Engineer or prior internship in industrial or offshore projects is preferred.

Languages: Arabic/English (fluent).

Technical Knowledge: Basic understanding of LV/MV systems, electrical installations, instrumentation, grounding, and testing procedures.

What else should you know?

Field work based in Dammam, with travel across the Eastern Region, other Middle Eastern countries or even offshore for project execution and support.

What We Can Offer To You

• fixed term Contract
• Corporate Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package
• Our One Saipem Way soft skills model leverages on skills development, career growth, opportunities to innovate through complex challenges by promoting communication and collaboration to achieve common goals.
• Location: [Daharan Eastern Province]

We embrace diversity! At Saipem, we believe that innovation thrives through diversity. Our culture is built on mutual respect, collaboration, inclusion and the belief that our differences drive our progress.

Safety and Sustainability matter to us! Operating in difficult and at times extreme situations, the focus is always on the health and safety of people and the preservation of the natural ecosystem.

Find out more in our career page here and our Instagram profile here.

One vision, many paths, limitless possibilities.

RIVACY POLICY: In accordance with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and Royal Decree No. M/148 dated 05/09/1444H (27 March 2023). (“GDPR”). All interested candidates (L. 903/03) are invited to consult the privacy policy (art 13, 14, D.Lgs 196/03 and art 13 GDPR 679/16).