QA/QC Engineer - HV Substations

Turner Lovell; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a QA/QC Engineer for high-voltage substation projects in Saudi Arabia. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, conducting inspections, and managing quality documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in HV substation construction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in QA/QC roles on HV substation projects.
• Strong understanding of inspection/test protocols and quality documentation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct ongoing site inspections and quality monitoring.
• Identify and resolve quality issues efficiently.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Inspection Protocols

Documentation Management

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

QA/QC Engineer - HV Substation Projects (Saudi Arabia)
Location: Riyadh & Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client is a global engineering, manufacturing, and construction firm delivering large-scale energy and transmission infrastructure. We are seeking a QA/QC Engineer to take ownership of quality assurance and control during the execution of high-voltage substation projects in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all project activities comply with quality standards, specifications, and approved documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and enforce the Project Quality Plan, method statements, inspection and testing protocols, and audit plans.
• Conduct ongoing site inspections, testing, and quality monitoring of electrical systems and installation works.
• Identify quality issues or non-conformances and lead the resolution process through corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders (client representatives, contractors, and subcontractors) to resolve site-based quality issues efficiently.
• Control and document any modifications, deviations, or NCRs in accordance with project procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive and traceable quality documentation and records to support audits and project closeout.
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams regarding QA/QC requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Ensure only the latest approved drawings and documentation are used across the project.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in QA/QC roles on 132kV-380kV HV substation construction projects
• Strong understanding of inspection/test protocols, quality documentation, and NCR management
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic preferred
• Experience working with SEC, ARAMCO, NEOM, or other major clients in Saudi Arabia
• KSA nationals are strongly encouraged to apply

If you're detail-driven, process-focused, and committed to upholding the highest quality standards in power infrastructure, this could be your next step. Apply now and contact the team at Turner Lovell to learn more about this opportunity.