Lead Electrical Engineer – Substations

INTECH; Qatif; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer – Substations in Qatif, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will oversee project execution in Electrical Solutions across various industries including Oil & Gas and Utilities. Responsibilities include designing and integrating electrical systems, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects and support the development of junior engineers within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in electrical engineering.
• Experience leading engineering projects and teams.
• Ability to troubleshoot power automation systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and integration of Electrical Solutions.
• Develop engineering deliverables including diagrams and reports.
• Perform detailed design of Substation Automation Systems.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Substation Automation Systems

IEC 61850 engineering

Job description

About the job

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Our Potential Opportunity

INTECH Automation Intelligence is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer – Substations to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting Substation Solutions across industries such as Oil & Gas (Upstream, Midstream, Downstream), Petrochemicals, and Utilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for project execution, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and optimizing design for safety, maintainability, and cost efficiency. This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to successfully execute electrical engineering projects from inception to completion. INTECH’s commitment to providing fully packaged, reliable solutions ensures you will contribute to transformative projects that enhance power distribution and infrastructure efficiency.

What You’ll Lead and Deliver

• Lead the design, engineering, and integration of Electrical Solutions (ES) including Medium & Low Voltage Distribution, Substation Automation Systems, Protection Relays, and Electrical Integration projects.
• Develop and review engineering deliverables such as single-line diagrams, control schematics, protection philosophies, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and integration architectures.
• Perform detailed design of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) including IEC 61850 engineering, GOOSE messaging, MMS, SCADA integration, and communication architecture.
• Configure, test, and commission IEDs, bay controllers, protection relays, and power automation equipment.
• Lead the development, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning of ES projects ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications.
• Review OEM documents, vendor technical offers, and product datasheets for system compatibility and technical validation.
• Troubleshoot system issues related to power automation, relay logic, communication protocols, and integration with DCS/SCADA.
• Lead technical discussions with internal teams, OEMs, and engineering stakeholders to finalize system architecture and technical scope.
• Ensure engineering quality including compliance with IEC, IEEE, SEC, Aramco, and other relevant standards.
• Prepare technical manuals, test procedures, method statements, and engineering reports.
• Support automation and engineering teams in the implementation of upgrades, enhancements, and brownfield modifications.
• Mentor junior engineers, review their deliverables, and ensure technical accuracy in all engineering submissions.
• Collaborate with PU leads and cross-functional teams for continuous improvement of ES engineering frameworks, tools, templates, and best practices.

Base Location

KSA - Al Khobar