Offshore Electrical Design Lead Substations & Power Systems

KBR; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Offshore) with extensive experience in substations, transmission and distribution systems for oil & gas, hydrocarbon and infrastructure projects. The role leads a team of 10–20 engineers and designers across concept to detailed engineering, ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and has at least 15 years in oil & gas, offshore, and related

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with at least 15 years in Oil & Gas offshore and infrastructure.
• Experience leading teams of 10–20 electrical engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of design practices, codes (IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, ANSI/NEMA) and Saudi Aramco standards.
• Experience with electrical power systems analyses and protective coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10–20 electrical engineers and designers across FEED and detailed design.
• Develop discipline work plans and perform electrical system studies (e.g., ETAP).
• Prepare work-hour estimates and electrical equipment sizing/specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients.

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical design

ETAP

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Job description

KBR in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Offshore) with extensive experience in substations, transmission and distribution systems for oil & gas, hydrocarbon and infrastructure projects. The role leads a team of 10–20 engineers and designers across concept to detailed engineering, ensuring on-schedule delivery within budget.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and has at least 15 years in oil & gas, offshore, and related