Lead Electrical Engineer

Atkins Realis Group; Medina; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group in Medina seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design, coordination, testing, and handover of diverse electrical systems for a large mixed-use project. You will lead cross-discipline teams, ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE/NFPA and local codes, review submittals, and deliver safe, high-quality solutions on schedule.

This role demands senior leadership and client liaison at project level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering on large-scale projects.
• Experience leading electrical engineering teams through full lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV power distribution, grounding and lightning protection.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit MEP and BIM platforms.
• Experience reviewing and coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design and technical delivery from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate with architects, structural, ELV, ICT and infra disciplines.
• Review design calculations, drawings, reports and specs.
• Support construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Lead inspections and ensure compliance with standards.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities and contractors.
• Provide mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

BIM coordination

ETAP/SKM/AutoCAD

Revit MEP BIM

Testing & commissioning

Stakeholder mgmt

PE/CEng

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

BIM platforms

Job description

Job Description

Overview

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading the design engineering coordination installation testing commissioning and delivery of all electrical systems for the Mixed use Project The role involves managing multidisciplinary coordination ensuring compliance with project specifications international standards local authority regulations and client requirements The Lead Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle oversee electrical engineering teams support construction activities and ensure safe efficient and high-quality project execution within schedule and budget requirements

Your role

Lead the electrical engineering design and technical delivery for the project from concept through commissioning Manage the preparation review and approval of electrical design calculations drawings reports and technical specifications Coordinate with architects structural mechanical ELV ICT and infrastructure disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery Ensure compliance with applicable international standards local regulations and project-specific requirements Review contractor submittals material approvals shop drawings RFIs and method statements Provide engineering support during construction installation testing commissioning and handover phases Conduct design reviews value engineering studies and technical risk assessments Monitor project progress and provide solutions to technical challenges affecting cost schedule or quality Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor assessments Lead site inspections and ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with approved designs and quality standards Liaise with clients consultants contractors utility authorities and stakeholders on electrical engineering matters Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff Prepare engineering reports project updates and presentations for management and client meeting ensure adherence to health safety environmental and quality management requirements Participate in testing commissioning snagging and final project close-out activities

Rewards amp benefits

This includes

• Tax-free salary
• Life insurance coverage
• Medical insurance
• Annual leave balance
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus program
• Annual flight contribution
• Transportation amp housing allowances
• Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills expand your expertise and be recognized for the impact you make

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university. Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with significant experience on large-scale building, infrastructure, mixed-use, cultural, educational, or mega projects. Proven experience in leading electrical engineering teams throughout the full project lifecycle. Strong knowledge of LV/MV power distribution systems, substations, transformers, generators, UPS systems, lighting systems, grounding, and lightning protection systems. Experience with electrical load calculations, power studies, fault analysis, and system coordination studies. Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, and local authority requirements. Proficiency in engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and BIM platforms. Experience in reviewing and coordinating multidisciplinary BIM models. Strong understanding of testing, commissioning, and handover requirements for electrical systems. Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and technical report-writing abilities. Ability to manage multiple project priorities and deliver under tight deadlines. Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional certification is preferred. Experience working on high-profile government, cultural, educational, or giga projects is highly desirable. Knowledge of sustainability standards, energy-efficient design, and smart building technologies is an advantage.