Senior Electrical Design Engineer – Rail & Transit Systems

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Design Services in Riyadh to lead electrical design reviews for stations, tunnels, and depots within transportation infrastructure. You will assess low‑voltage distribution, lighting, earthing, and protective coordination while coordinating with BIM and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical design and a strong grasp of international standards, with hands‑on involvement in testing and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in electrical design, design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Experience on large infrastructure projects including railway or transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review electrical design packages across concept, schematic, detailed design, IFC, and as‑built stages for stations, tunnels, depots, and ancillary facilities.
• Assess low‑voltage power distribution systems and associated diagrams and switchgear.
• Validate electrical calculations including load flow, short‑circuit analysis, and voltage drop.
• Review earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems for compliance.
• Assess lighting and emergency lighting designs against safety requirements.
• Verify interfaces with smoke control, tunnel ventilation, fire pumps, and essential power systems.
• Review design deliverables, submittals, datasheets, RFI responses, and FAT/SAT/ISAT docs.
• Ensure submissions comply with standards and document control requirements.
• Support testing/commissioning activities and participate in startup when required.
• Coordinate with architecture, structural, mechanical, and rail systems teams to resolve interfaces.
• Promote safety, sustainability, and quality through technical reviews.

Skills

Electrical design review

Low-voltage power distribution

BIM coordination

Testing & commissioning

Protection coordination

ETAP/DIALux/AGI32

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIALux

AGI32

Job description

Parsons Corporation is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Design Services in Riyadh to lead electrical design reviews for stations, tunnels, and depots within transportation infrastructure. You will assess low‑voltage distribution, lighting, earthing, and protective coordination while coordinating with BIM and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical design and a strong grasp of international standards, with hands‑on involvement in testing and