Project Engineer- Early Career Trainee

BR2257 COGELEX Jeddah Branch; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a motivated Project Engineer - Early Career Trainee to support High Voltage substation projects in Riyadh. This role is ideal for fresh graduates looking to gain hands-on experience and develop their leadership skills under senior guidance. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and have basic related experience. The company values local candidates in line with Saudization efforts.

Qualifications

• Basic experience in substation or High Voltage system projects.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and SAES specifications.
• Registered in Saudi Council of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of engineering deliverables.
• Assist in coordination of cross-disciplinary engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with project planners and engineering leads.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Project Engineer- Early Career Trainee

Apply locations Riyadh time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R5013994

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy by helping to accelerate the path to more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy.
This internship with GE Vernova team will offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience through challenging projects, learn from some of the brightest and most innovative minds in the business and network with a variety of professionals.

The Early Career Training is a program and it is an investment in young talents where GE Vernova trains fresh graduates who meet the required criteria to perform their traineeship in a GE Vernova business.
The traineeship will develop the general skills of the trainee and provide on the job knowledge and technical experience.

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Project Engineer (PE) to join our engineering team supporting High Voltage GIS Substation and Synchronous Condenser projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The role is designed for engineers with 0-2 years of relevant experience who seek to develop their leadership and coordination capabilities in a dynamic project environment.

The selected candidate will work under the guidance of senior Project Engineering Managers and discipline leads, contributing to design coordination, client interface, and engineering quality assurance.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow into a full Project Engineering Manager role within large-scale EPC projects.

The candidate must also be eligible for unrestricted access to Saudi Electricity Company offices, substations, and project sites.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the development of engineering deliverables (layouts, schematics, GTPs, BOQs) in line with project requirements.
• Assist in the coordination of cross-disciplinary engineering tasks (primary, secondary, civil, control, and protection).
• Participate in technical meetings and design reviews with internal teams and vendors.
• Track document transmittals and ensure timely responses to comments from clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project planners and engineering leads to monitor design schedules.
• Assist in the preparation and updating of the engineering execution plan.
• Coordinate with site teams and construction engineers to align design intent with field execution.
• Support senior Project Engineering Managers in preparing and submitting documents to clients such as Saudi Electricity Company or Aramco.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Basic experience in substation, or High Voltage system projects (GIS, power plants, FACTS).
• Familiarity with engineering standards such as IEC, IEEE, and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)/Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES) specifications.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Able to live and work in Riyadh
• Basic understanding of electrical and civil engineering coordination.
• Registered in Saudi council of engineering (SCE)
• Availability for on-site presence and regional travel within Saudi Arabia
• Willingness to work in different locations for short or medium period and to travel worldwide.

In line with Saudization requirements preference will be given to qualified Saudi nationals.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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