Senior Electrical Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Electrical / Telecommunications Engineer within a dynamic project management team. This role involves serving as a technical representative on medium voltage, street lighting, and telecommunications issues during the construction phase of a large master-planned community in Jeddah. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in electrical design and construction standards, with a strong ability to communicate effectively and build relationships. Join a forward-thinking firm that offers generous expatriate packages and comprehensive relocation support, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your family.

Benefits

Generous expatriate salary packages

Dynamic career development opportunities

Full assistance in relocation

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on MV systems.
• Experience in telecommunications and street lighting design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical representative for electrical and telecommunications issues.
• Advise the Project Management team on utility agency interfaces.

Skills

MV electrical design

Telecommunications design

Street lighting design

Effective communication in English

Relationship building skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

KEO International Consultants is a highly ranked and award winning planning, architecture, engineering and project and construction management firm with offices in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Bahrain, Dubai, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

An exciting opportunity to work within KEO’s Project Management and Construction Management (PM/CM) Division as a Senior Electrical / Telecommunications Engineer. You will serve as a technical representative on medium voltage, street lighting and telecommunications related issues, field inspection disputes, quality management observation and document review. You will be part of the project management team during infrastructure construction phase of a large 9,000 unit master planned community in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who can demonstrate experience in the following:

1. Ability to advise the Project Management team and Client on technical issues regarding the interface with utility agencies.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of MV electrical design, procurement and construction means/methods and codes.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of telecommunications design, construction and procurement standards and codes.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of street lighting design construction and procurement standards and codes.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
6. Mature relationship building skills.

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or other related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience.

Previous experience gained within a consultancy would be beneficial, whilst prior experience in the Gulf Region is advantageous.

KEO offers long term career opportunities, generous expatriate salary packages and dynamic career development opportunities. In addition, KEO provides full assistance in relocation from A-Z with a team of experienced HR professionals trained to support you and your family through any relocation process. All applications will be treated confidentially.