Lead Electrical Engineer Design Services

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with over 15 years of expertise in electrical design for large infrastructure projects. The role involves preparing technical proposals, developing master plans, and ensuring compliance with local and international standards. A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and comprehensive knowledge of SEC Standards are required. Attractive package and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary package & other fringe benefits

Learning & career development opportunity

Inclusive work environment

Chance to work at landmark KSA projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Electrical Design of Large Infrastructure projects.
• Thorough knowledge of SEC Standards, IEC, National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA and various local authority standards in the GCC like SBC, Civil Defense.

Responsibilities

• Develop master plan reports, including demand load calculations and sizing of equipment.
• Design electrical and ELV systems for STPs, RO plants and pumping stations.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, tender documents and secure design approvals.
• Review design reports and documents prepared by other consultants.
• Prepare technical proposals, conduct technical evaluations of bids, and create evaluation reports.
• Utilize Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM tools, and Revit for clash analyses in 3D models.
• Liaise with electricity authorities for power supply master plan approvals.

Skills

Work under pressure

Project Management

MS Office

Teamwork

Time Management

Well Organized

Communication

Creativity

Critical thinking

Physically fit

Initiative

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

Design Services

General Responsibilities

• Prepare master plans from concept to detailed master plan stage, including HV/MV/LV dry utility corridor space proofing, defining ROW requirements, and coordination with wet utilities, ICT, telecom, roads, transportation, landscape, and building design teams.
• Develop master plan reports, including demand load calculations, sizing of major equipment and circuits, selective protection coordination, and definition of tie‑in point requirements, covering dry utilities and infrastructure from concept to IFC stage.
• Design electrical and ELV systems for STPs, RO plants, stormwater, sewage, and irrigation pumping stations, including lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, telecommunications, security, and fire detection and alarm systems.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, tender documents, and associated documentation, and secure design approvals for various project phases through coordination with clients, authorities, and sub‑consultants.
• Review design reports and documents prepared by other consultants and issue formal design review reports with comments and recommendations.
• Prepare technical proposals and project estimates, conduct technical evaluations of bids, and prepare technical bid evaluation reports.
• Perform value engineering on technical options and prepare value engineering reports with recommendations.
• Respond to contractor RFIs, and review and approve key technical submittals related to electrical works and dry utilities.
• Utilize Civil 3D, Navisworks, BIM tools, and Revit to review and verify clash analyses and resolve clashes in 3D models.
• Independently develop and/or supervise the design of HV, MV, and LV systems and networks for large and mega infrastructure projects, including defining project scope, preparing budgets and schedules, planning and directing the work, and reporting status.
• Liaise with electricity authorities (e.g., SEC) to obtain power supply master plan approvals, load NOCs, LV and MV design approvals, distribution substation approvals, and to manage all related applications, NOCs, and design submissions.
• Prepare complete load calculations documents as per SEC requirements for SEC approval.
• Act as a project or discipline lead engineer on various projects and provide technical guidance and input to CAD designers/drafters, designers, and junior/mid‑level engineers on the project.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a reputable institution
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Electrical Design of Large Infrastructure projects
• Recent experience of HV, MV & LV electrical design to local and international standards.
• Must have thorough knowledge of SEC Standards, IEC, National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA and various local authority standards in the GCC like SBC, Civil Defense, etc.

Key Skills

• Qualification: Bachelor in Electrical Engineering
• Experience: 15+ years
• Skills: Work under pressure; Project Management; MS Office; Teamwork; Time Management; Well Organized; Communication; Creativity; Critical thinking; Physically fit; Initiative; Leadership

Profile Description

DAR Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy firm providing design, architecture, engineering, project management, construction management and planning services across a broad range of sectors. We assist national governments, international organizations, and private sector companies by delivering comprehensive solutions with global expertise.

For more information about alfanar, please visit www.dar-engineering.com

Benefits

• Competitive salary package & other fringe benefits
• Learning & career development opportunity
• Inclusive work environment
• Chance to work at landmark KSA projects

If your profile matches our requirements, we encourage you to send your application. One of our recruiting team members will get back to you soon as possible. We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for further evaluation will be contacted. We advise you to regularly check for updates and explore future opportunities with DAR Engineering.