Principal Electrical Engineer – Substation Automation Leader

KBR; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (PSA) in Saudi Arabia with 12+ years of oil and gas experience. The role involves leading a 5–8 person engineering team, developing PSA system architecture, and coordinating protection, relays, and network interfaces across PSAs and SCADA environments.

Responsibilities include reviewing panels, workstations, and gateways, and providing SME-level guidance on I/O engineering and system integration for large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 12+ years in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, or infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading a medium-sized team of electrical engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 5–8 person electrical team.
• Define PSA system architecture and protection interfaces.
• Review PSA panels, operator workstations, and network components.
• Coordinate PSA with SCADA, RTU, DCS, and other controls.
• Provide SME technical leadership for PSA design and system integration.
• Prepare MR/TBE and vendor NMR reviews for PSA/SCADA interfaces.
• Ensure design integrity, on-schedule delivery within budget.
• Lead technical presentations to clients.

Skills

Protection philosophy

Relay settings

SCADA integration

PD/IED coordination

Electrical up to 115 kV

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

KBR is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (PSA) in Saudi Arabia with 12+ years of oil and gas experience. The role involves leading a 5–8 person engineering team, developing PSA system architecture, and coordinating protection, relays, and network interfaces across PSAs and SCADA environments.

Responsibilities include reviewing panels, workstations, and gateways, and providing SME-level guidance on I/O engineering and system integration for large-scale projects.