QC Civil Engineer – HV Underground Cable (UGC) Projects

Talents Sea | تالنتس سي; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Sea | تالنتس سي is seeking a QC Civil Engineer to lead quality control for HV/EHV underground cable civil works in Saudi Arabia. You will implement the Project Quality Plan, inspect construction activities, and coordinate with SEC inspectors, consultants, and site teams to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and project standards.

The role emphasizes documentation, MIR/IR coordination, and timely NCR closure while ensuring civil works align with SEC requirements and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in civil QA/QC.
• Experience in HV/EHV Underground Cable projects is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the approved Project Quality Plan and ITPs for civil works.
• Inspect civil construction activities related to HV/EHV underground cable projects.
• Coordinate IRs with SEC and consultants; ensure proper documentation of inspections and tests.
• Monitor site activities and ensure materials, workmanship, and methods meet requirements.
• Ensure coordination between civil and electrical works to prevent damage to cables.

Skills

Civil Quality Control

QA/QC Documentation

Attention to Detail

Team Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Inspection Requests (IRs)

Material Inspection Requests (MIRs)

Job description

The QC Civil Engineer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring quality control activities for all civil works associated with HV/EHV Underground Cable (UGC) projects. The role ensures that civil construction activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, SEC standards, applicable international standards, approved Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and the Project Quality Plan.

The position will coordinate closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager, QA/QC Manager, SEC representatives, consultants, civil contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure that all civil works are completed to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Civil Quality Control & Inspection

• Implement and monitor the approved Project Quality Plan and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for civil works.
• Inspect all civil construction activities related to HV/EHV underground cable projects.
• Ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, Method Statements, and SEC requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate Inspection Requests (IRs) with SEC and consultants.
• Monitor site activities and ensure proper documentation of all inspections and tests.
• Verify that construction activities are performed using approved materials, methods, and workmanship standards.

2. HV Cable Route & Civil Works

• Inspect and monitor construction of HV underground cable routes, trenches, duct banks, manholes, cable chambers, and associated structures.
• Inspect excavation, soil conditions, formation levels, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and reinstatement works.
• Verify trench dimensions, levels, alignment, clearances, and cable route requirements.
• Inspect installation of ducts, conduits, spacers, warning tapes, marker systems, and protective slabs.
• Monitor concrete works, reinforcement, formwork, grouting, waterproofing, and related structural works.
• Inspect road crossings, utility crossings, drainage arrangements, and reinstatement works.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil and electrical works to prevent damage to installed cables and accessories.

3. Earthworks & Compaction

• Monitor excavation and earthworks in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Inspect soil preparation, subgrade, bedding materials, selected backfill, and compaction.
• Review and verify field density and compaction test results.
• Ensure laboratory and field testing is performed by approved testing agencies.
• Monitor disposal and handling of unsuitable excavated materials.
• Inspect reinforcement steel, formwork, concrete placement, curing, and finishing.
• Verify concrete materials, mix designs, concrete delivery tickets, and test results.
• Witness concrete slump tests, cube tests, and other required laboratory tests.
• Inspect construction of manholes, cable chambers, retaining structures, foundations, and other

associated civil structures.

• Ensure structural works comply with approved drawings and specifications.

5. Material Quality Control

• Review and inspect civil construction materials before and during installation.
• Coordinate Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and material approvals.
• Verify material certificates, test certificates, and compliance documents.
• Ensure materials such as concrete, reinforcement steel, ducts, pipes, bedding materials, backfill, waterproofing materials, and other civil products meet project and SEC requirements.
• Ensure only approved materials are incorporated into the works.

6. NCR & Corrective Actions

• Identify non-conforming civil works and materials and initiate NCRs where required.
• Coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Follow up on NCR closure and ensure corrective actions are properly implemented.
• Monitor quality observations and ensure timely resolution.

7. SEC Compliance

• Ensure all civil works comply with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) specifications, standards, procedures, and approved project requirements.
• Coordinate with SEC inspectors and consultants for civil inspections and approvals.
• Address SEC comments and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure required Inspection Requests and quality documentation are submitted and approved.

8. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain complete civil quality records, inspection reports, test reports, material approvals, and certificates.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports as required.
• Maintain records of soil, compaction, concrete, reinforcement, duct, and other civil tests.
• Assist in preparation of the final Quality Dossier / Turnover Package.
• Ensure all required quality documents are available for final project handover.

9. Site Coordination

• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Construction Managers, Surveyors, Electrical Engineers, subcontractors, and testing teams.
• Participate in daily coordination meetings, quality meetings, and site inspections.
• Ensure civil works are properly coordinated with cable installation activities.
• Monitor site progress and identify potential quality issues before they affect the project schedule.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in civil quality control/QA-QC.
• Proven experience in HV/EHV Underground Cable (UGC) projects or major utility/infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Valid Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) approval as QC Civil Engineer is mandatory. Candidates without SEC approval will not be considered.
• Practical experience in cable trench, duct bank, manhole, cable chamber, road crossing, excavation, backfilling, compaction, concrete, and associated civil works.
• Strong knowledge of SEC specifications, civil construction standards, inspection procedures, and quality requirements.
• Experience with EPC contractors, consultants, and utility projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards and construction testing requirements.
• Good command of English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Technical Knowledge

• HV/EHV Underground Cable Civil Works
• Cable Trenches & Duct Banks
• Manholes & Cable Chambers
• Excavation & Earthworks
• Backfilling & Compaction
• Road & Utility Crossings
• Formwork & Waterproofing
• Material Inspection & Approval
• Method Statements
• Material Inspection Requests (MIRs)
• Inspection Requests (IRs)
• NCR & Corrective Action Procedures
• SEC Specifications & Standards
• Quality Documentation & Turnover Dossiers

Key Skills

• Civil Quality Control
• SEC Coordination
• QA/QC Documentation
• Material Inspection
• NCR ManagementTechnical Documentation
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Team Coordination
• Communication Skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Full compliance with SEC specifications and approved project requirements.
• Successful completion of civil inspections and approvals.
• Timely approval and closure of Inspection Requests.
• Effective control and timely closure of NCRs.
• Compliance with excavation, backfilling, compaction, concrete, and structural requirements.
• Complete and accurate quality documentation.
• Successful SEC inspections and final project handover.