Project Engineering Manager (Substation)

Antal International; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to oversee engineering activities ensuring they meet quality, timeline, and cost targets. The role involves leading interdisciplinary teams, coordinating between Civil, Structural, and MEP disciplines, and ensuring efficient project delivery. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise in substation projects and effective leadership skills. This position is based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offering an opportunity to manage impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expertise in engineering design for substations.
• Ability to lead and manage technical resources.
• Experience in project execution across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering deliverables with project schedules.
• Review engineering designs for quality and timelines.
• Support procurement teams for vendor engineering.

Skills

Primary and Secondary Engineering

GIS / AIS substation knowledge up to 765 kV

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Proficiency in power equipment

Tools

MS Office

ETAP

Project Planning Tools

Job description

Role Objective

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) is responsible for ensuring all engineering activities are executed within the stipulated timeline, quality standards, and cost targets. The role ensures adherence to project schedules, supports optimization initiatives, and enables timely project delivery with positive margins.

The PEM will lead interdisciplinary coordination (Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation), manage resources and man-hours, and provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Engineering Management

• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align engineering deliverables with project schedules
• Conduct regular project review meetings and ensure schedule adherence
• Perform internal resource planning and optimization to improve productivity
• Allocate work and manage man-hours across engineering disciplines
• Manage multitasking requirements across multiple projects

Design & Technical Oversight

• Review engineering designs, calculations, and drawings for quality and timely submission
• Resolve inter-discipline design issues and provide technical clarifications
• Review quantities and enable accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation
• Address critical design issues and procedural delays; support site execution teams
• Ensure BIM implementation across projects

Vendor & Procurement Support

• Coordinate with vendors on technical clarifications and ensure timely material delivery
• Support procurement and supply chain teams for vendor engineering finalization
• Review vendor technical evaluations against project specifications
• Facilitate manufacturing clearances through coordination with suppliers

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Support BOQ preparation, pre-bid technical evaluations, and post-tender clarifications
• Assist contracts teams with technical inputs after vendor clarifications
• Support site teams on commercial issues and bill processing

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Drafting teams
• Support skill development, productivity improvement, and succession planning

Technical Expertise Required

• Strong expertise in Primary and Secondary Engineering for substation projects
• In-depth knowledge of GIS / AIS substations up to 765 kV
• Proficiency in selection and application of equipment such as:
  • Power Transformers
  • Reactors
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Disconnectors
  • Instrument Transformers
• Expertise in:
  • Earthing, lighting, lightning protection, cabling
  • Interfaces between Civil, MEP, and Instrumentation
  • Secondary systems including protection schemes, wiring diagrams, SCADA & control systems
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and support project execution
• Experience handling projects across different geographies and utilities
• Strong interviewing and team evaluation skills

Operating Network

Internal Stakeholders

• Head of Engineering
• Inter-discipline Heads
• Project Execution Teams
• Supply Chain, Quality, and Contracts Teams

External Stakeholders

• Customers’ Engineering & Project Teams
• Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams)

Key Performance Drivers

• On-time engineering delivery
• Schedule adherence and SLA compliance
• Effective man-hour and resource management
• Cost and quality optimization savings
• Support for monthly invoicing
• Digitalization and standardization
• Productivity improvement
• Skill and successor development

Software Skills

• MS Office (Working Knowledge)
• Desirable: ETAP, PSCAD, CYMGRD
• Project Planning Tools

Behavioral Competencies

• Market insight and foresight
• Customer-centric approach and partnership mindset
• Innovation and continuous improvement
• Ability to challenge traditional approaches and take calculated risks
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across internal and external stakeholders

Business Unit

EDRC – Substation

Job Title

Project Engineering Manager – Substation

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Head of Engineering
• Direct Reports:
  • Design Lead (Primary)
  • Design Lead (Secondary)