Project Lead Engineer-Primary

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Lead Engineer - Primary in Saudi Arabia. You will design, plan, and implement an engineering-based project, including schedules, budgets, and specifications for GIS-related infrastructure and equipment.

You will provide technical leadership for tendering and execution, coordinate with Supply Chain for procurement, and lead engineering activities to meet client requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in Gas insulated Switchgear projects.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead discussions with customers and address site queries.
• Review deliverables before submission to client.
• Review and prepare technical documents for procurement of GIS components.
• Participate in customer meetings and project reviews.
• Contribute to reducing lead time and cost by aligning with project requirements.
• Ensure on-time delivery by following the detailed project plan.
• Interface with civil, steel and application engineers across Hitachi Energy/EPC teams.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Project leadership

GIS experience

Electrical eng

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

As a Project Lead Engineer - Primary, you will be focusing on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including: Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How You'll Make An Impact

You will play a critical role in Providing technical support for tendering & Execution of Customer projects, preparation of Primary drawings & Bill of Quantities for Engineered items of Gas insulated Switchgears, Technical lead for Substations, Overall responsibility for managing and leading all engineering activities of the project, prepare specifications, check supplier's offers & co-ordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment's & Services.

• Lead & attend discussions with customers, handle site queries and take necessary actions.
• Helping apprentices, entry-level engineers, technicians, and support teams with design questions.
• Review of deliverables before submission to client.
• Review and preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.
• Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting.
• Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing a solution as per project technical requirements.
• Adhere to the detailed project plan to meet on time delivery.
• To ensure quality of deliverable as top priority.
• To focus on optimized solutions with benefit to customer and HE.
• Interface with civil, steel and application engineers on systems / solutions part from Hitachi Energy / EPC companies.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in Gas insulated Switchgear (GIS) roles.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written in English & Arabic language is required.