Senior Electrical Engineer

Horizon Contracting; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer with over 10 years of experience in design and development for large projects. Responsibilities include designing electrical systems, preparing documentation, and leading a team. A Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is required, along with proficiency in AutoCAD. This role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in design and development for construction.
• Excellent leadership and strong communication skills.
• Sound understanding of AutoCAD for electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for large projects.
• Develop concepts into construction documentation.
• Organize and prepare shop drawings for electrical systems.
• Lead sourcing of materials and construction systems.
• Coordinate with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Check the quality of work within the Electrical Engineering team.

Skills

Design and development in construction

Leadership skills

Communication skills

AutoCAD drafting

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

The successful candidate will be a qualified electrical engineer with strong, proven design and technical skills and experience of developing schemes for multiple design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical systems from first principles for large and multi‑storey projects
• Development of concepts through detailed design and into construction documentation
• Organise, programme and prepare shop drawings for electrical systems to enable clear information to be issued to the site and construction team
• Lead the effort for sourcing materials and construction systems for projects based on a keen understanding of functional requirements, value for money, availability and appropriateness
• Understand and analyse designs completed by others and identify, discuss and implement efficiencies which can be achieved
• Coordinate the work of the team with the other engineering and design disciplines within the office, under the control of the Chief Engineer
• Check the completeness, accuracy and quality of the work carried out within the Electrical Engineering team
• Use time‑management and careful programming of activities to ensure work is completed according to deadlines
• Actively participate in the development and management of the Engineering Team
• Be proactive in identifying and solving problems, conflicts and errors in both the technical and man‑management roles of this position

Own a Car

Any

Have Driving License

Any

Job Skills

• A minimum of 10 years experience in performing design and development related to construction activities
• Excellent leadership skills, strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of AutoCAD drafting software and its application to electrical design process

Education

• A Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in electrical engineering is essential

About The Company

Horizon Contracting was founded in 1979. The purpose of the foundation is to support the construction boom in the state and provide the best services, high quality construction projects for government and public and private sector and other local clients in Saudi Arabia.