Senior Electrical Engineer

Jones Engineering Group; Dammam; Remote; SAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Jones Engineering Group in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer focused on Transmission & Distribution to lead project delivery across data centres and critical infrastructure. You will review electrical designs, coordinate with the BIM team and ensure compliance with SEC/DEWA/IEC standards.

This role offers leadership to junior engineers, site reviews, and opportunities to progress toward Chartered Engineer status through CPD training and industry exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 8–10 years' experience in construction projects, with data centre or mission-critical exposure.
• Experience managing electrical deliverables on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution systems, transformers, UPS, switchgear, protections.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Navisworks and Revit for coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of electrical engineering scope and reviewing IFC MEP design packages.
• Lead detailed technical reviews to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Coordinate with BIM team and other disciplines for constructible shop drawings and layouts.
• Review and approve electrical drawings, schematics, calculations and documentation.
• Lead RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications with stakeholders.
• Provide engineering leadership and guidance to construction teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Electrical distribution

MV/LV systems

Design review

BIM coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

Job Description

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, with a focus on Transmission & Distribution, you will play a pivotal role in project implementation and execution. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and industry experts to deliver the completion of projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting technical assessments, preparing reports, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring project milestones are achieved.

This role will provide exposure to a wide range of expertise relating to the electrical engineering and construction sector. The successful candidate will be supported in developing their knowledge on a pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer as their knowledge and responsibilities grow and evolve.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the electrical engineering scope, thoroughly reviewing the IFC MEP design package to establish a comprehensive understanding of the project requirements, design intent, specifications and scope of work.
• Lead detailed technical reviews of electrical designs to ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, applicable local authority regulations (SEC, DEWA, ADDC, ADMCC, etc.) and relevant international standards (BS, IEC, NFPA, etc.).
• Identify design gaps, discrepancies, constructability issues and potential value engineering opportunities, proposing practical engineering solutions for review and approval.
• Lead electrical engineering coordination with the BIM team and other disciplines, ensuring coordinated and construction-ready shop drawings, single-line diagrams and electrical layouts are developed and issued in accordance with the project programme.
• Review and approve electrical shop drawings, schematics, calculations and technical documentation prior to formal submission to the consultant, ensuring technical accuracy, completeness and compliance with the design intent.
• Review and verify electrical load schedules, cable sizing calculations, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit calculations, protection coordination studies and other relevant electrical engineering calculations.
• Lead the preparation, submission and follow-up of RFIs, technical queries and design clarifications, ensuring timely resolution of engineering issues.
• Liaise directly with the MEP Manager, consultant, client and other project stakeholders to resolve complex technical matters and agree design changes arising from site conditions, coordination requirements or client instructions.
• Review electrical interfaces with Mechanical, CSA, Fire Protection, BMS and other disciplines to ensure all systems are fully coordinated and constructible.
• Identify and communicate potential technical, design and programme risks associated with the electrical engineering scope.
• Ensure electrical design provisions adequately address critical infrastructure requirements.
• Provide engineering leadership and technical oversight of electrical installation activities, ensuring works are executed in accordance with approved shop drawings, specifications, method statements and project requirements.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to Construction Managers, Superintendents, supervisors and subcontractors, resolving complex installation and coordination issues.
• Conduct regular site inspections and engineering reviews to identify installation discrepancies, quality concerns and potential clashes with other services.
• Ensure the latest approved shop drawings, technical information and engineering instructions

are communicated to site teams, with superseded documentation withdrawn from use.

• Lead the resolution of site technical queries, identifying root causes and coordinating appropriate corrective actions with the relevant stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate builders' work requirements, including openings, block-outs, equipment plinths, cable trenches, containment supports, penetrations and access requirements, with BIM, CSA and Construction teams.
• Monitor electrical installation progress against engineering deliverables and the overall construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing recovery measures in coordination with the MEP Manager.
• Provide technical guidance on proposed design changes, equipment substitutions and alternative installation methodologies, ensuring appropriate technical approvals are obtained before implementation.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve installation efficiency, constructability, system performance, reliability and maintainability.

Skills and Requirements

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8-10 years' relevant experience in construction projects, with significant experience in Data Centre or mission-critical projects highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing and coordinating electrical engineering deliverables on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/LV electrical distribution systems, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, battery systems, busduct, cable containment, lighting, earthing, lightning protection and associated control systems.
• Experience with critical power infrastructure, including redundant electrical distribution architectures, UPS configurations, generator synchronisation, ATS/STS and EPMS/BMS integration, is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to independently review electrical designs, manage technical submissions and resolve complex engineering and site coordination issues.
• Experience reviewing vendor technical proposals, equipment selections and Long Lead Equipment (LLE) submittals.
• Strong understanding of electrical testing, commissioning, energisation procedures, load bank testing and integrated systems testing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Navisworks and Revit (for coordination and MTO review).
• Familiarity with Middle East regulations, authority requirements and international engineering standards.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills, with the ability to mentor and guide junior engineering personnel.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering priorities and deliverables within a fast-paced, high pressure construction environment.
• Experience working directly with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and equipment vendors.

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs.

Recognising the contributions and respecting our people is core to our culture and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for roles.