Senior Electrical Engineer (4 month contract, site based) - KACWC

Buro Happold; Dammam; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for an exciting project in Dammam. This role involves overseeing the technical aspects of a high-profile cultural center, ensuring that all engineering designs are executed to the highest standards. You will be responsible for site inspections, contractor oversight, and maintaining safety protocols while collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark project that represents the nation's heritage and innovation. If you have a passion for engineering excellence and the ability to navigate complex international projects, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in building services and MEP design consultancy required.
• Chartered or Professional Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor contractor's progress.
• Review contractor's shop drawings, materials, and method statements.
• Ensure project work is completed within deadlines and budget.

Skills

Building Services Design

MEP Design Consultancy

Technical Site Supervision

Health and Safety Procedures

Engineering Design

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer (4 month contract, site based) - KACWC

This position requires someone with a strong background in building services / MEP design consultancy and technical site supervision. This would be for a 4 month contract, with the potential to transfer into a permanent role subject to business needs in KSA and the wider Middle East region.

The scheme for the King Abdul Aziz Centre for World Culture consists of a number of interconnecting museum spaces together with library, full auditorium and large gathering spaces. These are clustered together in a series of ‘pebbles’ clad in a stainless steel tubular facade.

It is a ‘gift to the nation’ from Aramco and will chart the development of the nation while at the same time describing the development of Saudi Aramco.

The project budget is rumoured to be US$1bn for a 75,000m2 centre and so the finishes, technology and special effects will be state of the art.

From a Buro Happold perspective, this is a project of two parts:

1. Design Phase from 2007 – 2010 as a sub-consultant to Snohetta who are directly appointed to Saudi Aramco.
2. Technical Support on site phase commenced February 2011 with a direct contract to Saudi Aramco.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out regular site inspections.
• Review and monitor Contractor’s procedures/ practices for health and safety.
• Review and monitor contractor’s shop drawings, materials and method statements.
• Record changes on site and Review as-built drawings/ submissions.
• Monitor contractor’s progress on site.
• Audit Inspectors work as part of Site QA procedures.
• Undertake detailed engineering design.
• Prepare technical schedules.
• Represent BH at meetings with the client, other professionals and suppliers.
• Ensure service and project work are carried out within agreed deadlines and within budget.
• Ensure that appropriate service/design decisions are met.
• Ensure senior staff are kept informed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services or an equivalent degree.
• Significant work experience in a design consultancy on large complex international projects.
• Chartered or Professional Engineer status with a relevant institution, e.g. CIBSE or IET.

About The Company

Buro Happold aims to produce high quality engineering design in concept, in detail and in execution, on time, to programme and delivering excellent value for money. Our distinctive culture and ethos is still based on the same principles of care, value and elegance that were established when the practice was founded. Our engineering approach is holistic, combining different disciplines in one, integrated team. Our reputation for excellence has grown from the basis that engineering is always viewed as one important component of a project’s overall design solution. We constantly strive for innovation. Our appreciation of a client’s social, political and economic issues and of architectural and aesthetic qualities makes Buro Happold an ideal partner, helping our range of clients to shape great solutions.