Project Engineering Manager (Substation)

Antal International Network; Riyadh; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineering Manager (Substation) to oversee all engineering activities, ensuring project schedules and quality targets are met. The role requires 12+ years of strong experience in substation design and managing multiple projects; proficiency in technical evaluations and engineering leadership is essential. This position involves coordination among various engineering teams and optimization of resources to deliver projects with successful margins.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in substation design and leading engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Experience handling vendor technical evaluations and manufacturing clearances.
• Ability to manage multitasking across various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary coordination across engineering disciplines.
• Ensure project adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Support optimization initiatives for resource management.

Skills

Primary and Secondary Engineering expertise

Knowledge of GIS/AIS substations up to 765 kV

Strong interviewing and team evaluation skills

Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements

Customer-centric approach

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project Planning Tools

Job description

Project Engineering Manager (Substation)

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

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Earthing, lighting, lightning protection, cabling
• Interfaces between Civil, MEP, and Instrumentation
• 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
• Project Execution Teams
• Supply Chain, Quality, and Contracts Teams

External Stakeholders

• Vendors (Engineering & Quality Teams)

Key Performance Drivers

• 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)
• Project Planning Tools
• 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)
  • Vendor Engineering Lead

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Experience

12+ years
(Must have strong experience in substation design and leading engineering teams across multiple projects)

Have you led primary and secondary engineering for GIS/AIS substations up to 765 kV? Yes No Have you managed multiple substation projects simultaneously while meeting schedule and cost targets? Yes No Have you coordinated effectively with civil, structural, MEP, and instrumentation teams on complex projects? Yes No Have you handled vendor technical evaluations, approvals, and manufacturing clearances? Yes No Have you successfully led and optimized engineering teams with man-hour and productivity control? Yes No