Field Engineer Electrical (Saudi National)

Parsons Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Field Engineer – Electrical to supervise electrical construction on a landmark site, ensuring work aligns with drawings, specs, quality, safety, and the project programme.

You will coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical disciplines, review submittals, and support testing, commissioning, and handover activities, bringing a minimum of ten years of relevant experience. Saudi Arabia experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant field experience in electrical construction supervision.
• Experience in building, hospitality, commercial, residential, or major development projects.
• Experience with electrical systems installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning.
• Experience with LV/MV systems, power distribution, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily electrical construction activities on site.
• Ensure works follow approved drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations, materials, and workmanship.
• Coordinate electrical works with other disciplines.
• Monitor testing of electrical systems including distribution and lighting.
• Prepare daily reports and progress updates.
• Participate in technical and commissioning meetings.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Review closeout documentation and handover activities.

Skills

Electrical construction supervision

Field engineering

Power distribution

LV/MV electrical systems

Inspection and testing

Coordination with disciplines

Communication and reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an experienced Field Engineer – Electrical to join our site-based Construction Supervision Consultant team on a major landmark development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The project includes several iconic assets, hospitality facilities, buildings, and supporting services. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical construction activities and ensuring that all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and the approved project programme.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervise and monitor daily electrical construction activities on site.
• Ensure that electrical works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and project requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations, materials, equipment, and workmanship.
• Review and respond to inspection requests, material submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and requests for information.
• Coordinate electrical works with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, and other disciplines.
• Monitor the installation and testing of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, earthing, lightning protection, and low-current systems.
• Verify that materials and equipment comply with approved technical specifications and project standards.
• Monitor contractor performance, work progress, and compliance with the approved programme.
• Identify construction issues, design conflicts, delays, and non-conforming works, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare daily reports, site inspection records, progress updates, and photographic documentation.
• Participate in technical, coordination, progress, testing, commissioning, and handover meetings.
• Ensure that all inspections and testing activities are properly completed and documented.
• Monitor compliance with project quality, health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, documentation review, and final handover activities.
• Review as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, test certificates, and other closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and project stakeholders to resolve technical and site-related issues.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in electrical construction supervision or field engineering.
• Experience in building, hospitality, commercial, residential, mixed-use, or major development projects.
• Strong experience in the installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of building electrical systems.
• Experience with LV/MV systems, power distribution, lighting, emergency power, earthing, lightning protection, fire alarm, ELV, and related systems.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Previous experience working with a consultant, construction supervision consultant, project management consultant, or contractor.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, inspection procedures, quality control, and testing requirements.
• Ability to review drawings, specifications, technical submittals, method statements, and inspection documentation.
• Familiarity with applicable international standards, local regulations, and project specifications.
• Excellent communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering and documentation software.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the Middle East is preferred.

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