Principal Engineer - Dry Utilities

WSP in the Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer – Dry Utilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to lead the design and implementation of electrical and power infrastructure projects. The role requires a minimum of 12 years' experience, strong project management skills, and expertise in detailed engineering solutions. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, engage in technical discussions, and ensure compliance with local authority regulations while using tools like Dialux and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of postgraduate experience; C.Eng & PMP are an advantage.
• Experience modeling power and lighting networks required.
• Strong ability to compile authority approval documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support.
• Manage project execution and technical support to the team.
• Design electrical and power infrastructure systems.

Skills

Engineering solutions

Project management

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

BEng/BSc (Hons) or equivalent

Tools

Dialux

Amtech

ETAP

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Navisworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Principal Engineer – Dry Utilities

WSP is seeking a Principal Engineer – Dry Utilities to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to the design and implementation of electrical and power infrastructure projects in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall engineering solutions, analysis, specifications, and procurement support for infrastructure projects.
• Manage opportunity and risk on the project.
• Have a good knowledge of contracts and key clauses.
• Manage deliverables and provide technical support to the team.
• Prepare time schedules, resource plans, and assist in budget preparation.
• Lead bids/prospects, developing techno-commercial offers in liaison with internal and external parties.
• Manage project execution till final delivery with NOC’s.
• Monitor and control budget and invoices.
• Manage engineers and CAD team and provide technical support.
• Design high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage, street lighting and telecom networks for infrastructure, urban plan, roads, tunnels projects.
• Carry out grounding, lightning protection, cable containment and shielding.
• Undertake load flow analysis, short circuit study, protection schemes, grounding system calculations.
• Produce reports, drawings, calculations and presentations.
• Attend meetings with authorities regarding utility design proposals.
• Be aware of local authorities regulations in the Gulf region.
• Advise and present engineering solutions to clients and stakeholders.
• Familiar with Dialux, Amtech, ETAP, AutoCAD, Civil3D, Navisworks and Microsoft Office for deliverables.
• Follow QA/QC in compliance with project requirements.
• Organize and attend progress meetings/communications with contractors, consultants and authorities.
• Minimize end users comments to ensure client satisfaction and quality of deliverables.
• Ensure design meets all relevant codes and standards.
• Review contractor shop drawings and material submittals.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc (Hons) or equivalent discipline with minimum 12 years of postgraduate experience; C.Eng & PMP are an advantage.
• Member of or working towards associated professional body membership.
• Experience modelling power and lighting networks.
• Expertise in detailed design of engineering solutions.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Ability to compile authority approval documentation in accordance with local standards.
• Excellent speaking and writing communication skills in English.