Senior Electrical Construction Engineer

WSP USA; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team for a major infrastructure development project at KAEC. The successful candidate will oversee electrical works across power distribution, street lighting, telecom, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and contract requirements.

This role requires strong construction supervision experience, ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, review submittals, witness testing, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in construction supervision of infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in MV/LV power distribution, street lighting, electrical utilities, and telecom infrastructure.
• Professional registration and relevant certifications will be considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor electrical infrastructure works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, method statements, and material approvals.
• Oversee installation of MV and LV power distribution networks, street lighting systems, telecom infrastructure, and associated electrical works.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical guidance to contractors and site teams.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization, and handover activities.
• Review inspection reports and ensure quality standards are maintained throughout project execution.
• Coordinate with utility authorities, contractors, and project stakeholders to facilitate project delivery.
• Identify technical issues, non-conformances, and construction challenges and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support the Resident Engineer in project planning, reporting, risk management, and progress monitoring.
• Participate in meetings and provide technical input on electrical engineering matters.
• Prepare and review technical reports, progress updates, and project documentation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Construction supervision

Coordination

Communication skills

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team for a major infrastructure development project at KAEC. The successful candidate will oversee electrical works across power distribution, street lighting, telecom, ensuring compliance with drawings, specs, and contract requirements.

This role requires strong construction supervision experience, ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, review submittals, witness testing, and provide