Project Engineer – (OHTL)

Vrinda Global; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Vrinda Global is seeking an experienced Project Engineer – OHTL to manage and coordinate engineering and construction for 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line EPC projects, ensuring SEC standards, quality, HSE, budget, and schedule compliance.

You will liaise with engineering and construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives to deliver critical transmission assets safely and on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in transmission line projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in 380 kV or higher voltage OHTL EPC projects.
• Experience with SEC, National Grid SA, or GCC utility/EPC contractors is preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Registration.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities for 380kV OHTL projects.
• Review EPC contract documents, technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, and SEC standards.
• Coordinate transmission line foundation, tower erection, stringing, and associated civil works.
• Review design calculations, tower spotting profiles, sag-tension calculations, and construction drawings.
• Manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), design changes, and engineering revisions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and monitor project KPIs, productivity, and resource utilisation.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energisation, punch-list closure, and final handover.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Field engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We have a job opportunity for Project Engineer – Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer – OHTL to manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities for 380 kV Overhead Transmission Line EPC projects.

The role will involve coordination with engineering teams, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives while ensuring compliance with SEC standards, project specifications, quality, HSE, budget, and schedule requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate engineering and construction activities for 380kV OHTL projects.
• Review EPC contract documents, technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, and SEC standards.
• Coordinate transmission line foundation, tower erection, stringing, and associated civil works.
• Review design calculations, tower spotting profiles, sag-tension calculations, and construction drawings.
• Manage RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), design changes, and engineering revisions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and monitor project KPIs, productivity, and resource utilisation.
• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, energisation, punch-list closure, and final handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of experience in transmission line projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in 380 kV or higher voltage OHTL EPC projects.
• Experience with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), National Grid SA, or GCC utility/EPC contractors is preferred.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) Registration.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certification will be an advantage.