Project Engineering Manager – Substation (Civil & Structural)

Antal International Network; Saudi Arabia; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is hiring a Project Engineering Manager for their Saudi Arabia office. The candidate will manage civil and structural engineering activities for various infrastructure projects. Required skills include extensive experience in civil & structural aspects of substations and leading design teams. Ideal candidates will have over 17 years of experience and relevant qualifications. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• 17+ years of experience in civil & structural engineering for substations.
• Strong knowledge of design calculations as per domestic and international codes.
• Experience in a lead role preferred; exposure to power distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and detailing of Civil & Structural works for projects.
• Prepare and implement the Engineering Plan aligned with the project schedule.
• Review BOQs and material requirements against past projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Design Optimization

Cost Control

Education

B.Tech. in Civil / M.Tech. in Structural Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Environmental Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Civil & Structural on behalf of our client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects. The role is located in Saudi Arabia and involves managing and executing civil and structural engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects, control room buildings, transformer and outdoor equipment foundations, guard houses, staff quarters, grading, roads, drainage, outdoor steel structures, and other miscellaneous substation works. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Electrical and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) departments, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality engineering outputs within budget.

The role spans the full project lifecycle, from pre-bid engineering, detailed design, and review to completion and as-built drawings, while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor document reviews.

Objective

The ideal candidate will:

• Lead the design and detailing of Civil & Structural works for PTD IC (Power Transmission Distribution Industrial & Commercial) and Substation projects (11kV to 765kV) and ancillary civil works for UPD (Utility Power Distribution) projects.
• Manage engineering activities across multiple projects or project sets.
• Ensure high-quality engineering outputs and timely delivery while maintaining budget and adherence to codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, implement, and monitor the Engineering Plan aligned with the project schedule.
• Facilitate engineering solutions or inputs for bidding purposes.
• Lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Review and optimize designs before client submission; review external consultant designs where applicable.
• Ensure quantity, cost control, and optimization of civil and structural quantities.
• Coordinate with project execution teams to ensure smooth work execution across multiple locations.
• Interact with project teams, resolve technical issues, and handle resource allocation and schedule changes.
• Participate in seminars, paper presentations, and provide innovative design solutions for structural and foundation challenges.
• Coordinate with site teams and clients to meet design and drawing requirements.
• Review BOQs (Bill of Quantities) and material requirements against past projects.
• Prepare DBR (Design Basis Report) scope of work for Project Engineering.
• Ensure all design drawings comply with relevant standards, codes, and general engineering practices without compromising quality.
• Conduct risk analysis and issue manufacturing clearance in consultation with the Head of Engineering.
• Conduct formal monthly reviews with project heads to track critical issues and project progress.
• Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple engineering outputs on time.

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification: B.Tech. in Civil / M.Tech. in Structural Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering / Environmental Engineering
• Experience: 17+ years (Preferable experience with exposure in civil & structural aspects of Substation / Power Distribution Projects – Power Transmission, Oil & Gas, Fertilizers, Construction). Desirable 3–4 years in a Lead role.
• Execute civil & structural engineering for GIS (Gas Insulated Substations), control room buildings, transformer foundations, outdoor equipment foundations, guard houses, staff quarters, grading, roads, drainage, outdoor steel structures, and miscellaneous substation works.
• Review vendor engineering documents with respect to Civil & Structural design.
• Strong knowledge of design calculations as per domestic and international codes and standards.
• Proficient in steel structures, RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete) structures, and geotechnical aspects.
• Understand site input parameters, topographic and environmental conditions for design calculations.
• Knowledge of interdisciplinary design aspects for civil and structural engineering in substations.

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