Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)

KBR; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in OHPL/OHTL to lead multi-disciplinary teams across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases. The role emphasizes PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, tower spotting, and route optimization for large transmission projects in upstream and infrastructure contexts.

The candidate will guide engineering teams, coordinate with vendors, and deliver comprehensive OHPL/OHTL design packages while ensuring compliance with Saudi

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required with a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, refinery or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers on OHPL/OHTL projects.
• Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations.
• Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design and related deliverables.
• Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables (PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, loading criteria, clearance checks, crossing details).
• Provide SME-level technical leadership to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
• Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware and related electrical equipment.
• Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives.

Skills

OHPL/OHTL design

PLS-CADD

Sag & Tension analysis

Route development

Tower/pole spotting

Engineering leadership

Project management

Electrical power systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

Overall Summary

Principal Electrical Engineer – OHPL/OHTL with 12+ years of experience in overhead line and transmission line engineering. The candidate shall possess strong technical expertise in PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, conductor and earth-wire/OPGW selection, tower/pole spotting, electrical clearances, loading cases, line routing, and preparation/review of OHTL design deliverables. Experience in Conceptual Design, FEED, and detailed engineering, along with proven capability to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers on large Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, utility, and infrastructure projects, is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers engaged in OHPL/OHTL engineering and design activities.
• Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities, including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations.
• Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design, and associated project deliverables.
• Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables, including PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, structural lists, loading criteria, clearance checks, and crossing details.
• Provide SME-level technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
• Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware along with related electrical equipment.
• Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives, including presentation of complete OHPL/OHTL design.

Key Interactions

• Other disciplines activities
• Vendors (technical)
• Interact with the project Management
• Clients representatives

Qualifications & Years of Experience

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge and understanding of OHPL/OHTL engineering design practices, route selection, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, conductor selection, PLS-CADD and Sag & Tension calculations.
• Wide knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards, including SEC/NG, IEEE, IEC, ANSI/NEMA, and other relevant overhead transmission line design standards and practices
• Wide knowledge of Electrical Power Systems design.
• Knowledge of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC/NG Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.

Company Culture

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.