Lead Electrical Engineer, Highway & ITS Site Delivery

WSP USA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee electrical systems for a major roads and highways project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.

This role requires extensive site supervision experience on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, working with contractors, stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Proven experience in construction supervision of large-scale transportation/infrastructure projects.
• Experience with electrical systems for transport projects (street lighting, ITS, traffic signals, substations, power distribution, communications).
• Experience coordinating with contractors, utility authorities, and government stakeholders.
• Experience with factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor all electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Inspect and oversee installation works related to highway electrical systems including street lighting, ITS, traffic signals, power distribution, substations and telecoms.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements and work procedures.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to ensure delivery to project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to site teams, clients and contractors on electrical engineering matters.
• Coordinate with design teams to address construction challenges and implement approved solutions.
• Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, Saudi standards and international best practices.
• Verify testing and commissioning activities and witness FATs and SATs.

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will oversee electrical systems for a major roads and highways project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.

This role requires extensive site supervision experience on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, working with contractors, stakeholders, and