Senior Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, to lead electrical design for major infrastructure projects. You will manage reviews of MV/LV systems, lighting, grounding, and low-current interfaces, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The role requires 12+ years of experience, strong knowledge of IEC/NEC/IEEE and Saudi regulations, and effective client interaction. Fluent English is required; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Proven leadership of electrical scopes on large infrastructure projects.
• Master's degree is advantageous; PE/Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering scope for major infrastructure and building projects.
• Direct design/review of medium- and low-voltage power distribution.
• Review lighting, grounding, and lightning protection designs.
• Oversee low-current systems and interface coordination.
• Prepare load schedules, single‑line diagrams, cable sizing, voltage drop, and short‑circuit studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and review team deliverables.
• Interface with clients, authorities, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power distribution

Medium-voltage

Low-voltage

Lighting design

Grounding

Lightning protection

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Load calculations

Cable sizing

Voltage drop

Short-circuit

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) status

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure

Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Engineering
Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering
Experience: Minimum 12 years of progressive engineering experience
Job Type: Full‑time
Estimated Salary: 30,000‑45,000 SAR

Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer – Infrastructure in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, is an engineering hiring opportunity for an experienced technical leader with a strong background in power distribution, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and low‑current systems. The role supports major infrastructure and building projects by leading electrical design reviews, coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces, supervising construction quality, and ensuring compliance with international codes and Saudi regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering scope for major infrastructure and building projects.
• Direct the design and review of medium‑voltage and low‑voltage power distribution systems.
• Review lighting systems, emergency lighting, grounding, bonding, and lightning protection designs.
• Oversee low‑current systems and coordinate their interfaces with other building and infrastructure services.
• Prepare or review load schedules, single‑line diagrams, cable sizing calculations, voltage drop studies, and short‑circuit assessments.
• Use ETAP and other engineering tools to evaluate power system performance and protection requirements.
• Review electrical drawings, technical calculations, specifications, design reports, and schedules.
• Confirm design compliance with IEC, NEC, IEEE, Saudi Building Code, and project‑specific requirements.
• Assess contractor material submittals, equipment data, shop drawings, and method statements.
• Verify that proposed electrical products meet approved specifications and performance criteria.
• Provide clear technical comments and track contractor responses through formal review cycles.
• Resolve design conflicts involving electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural systems.
• Coordinate space requirements, equipment locations, access, containment routes, and utility connections.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews, coordination meetings, and technical workshops.
• Advise project management on electrical risks, design changes, constructability concerns, and technical priorities.
• Interface with clients and senior stakeholders to explain design options and recommended solutions.
• Coordinate with utility authorities and regulatory bodies to support technical approvals.
• Prepare technical presentations, reports, recommendations, and decision papers.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review installed equipment, cabling, panels, lighting, earthing, and containment systems.
• Identify non‑conforming work and recommend corrective actions.
• Support technical audits, quality reviews, and construction progress assessments.
• Review inspection requests, testing procedures, commissioning plans, and system acceptance records.
• Assist with resolving site queries, requests for information, and field engineering issues.
• Verify that electrical changes are properly evaluated, documented, and approved.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level electrical engineers.
• Review team deliverables for accuracy, completeness, coordination, and technical quality.
• Share technical knowledge and promote consistent engineering practices.
• Support project planning by identifying design dependencies and required technical inputs.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, design review logs, and approval documentation.
• Follow Parsons quality, safety, and project governance procedures.
• Perform additional electrical engineering duties assigned by project leadership.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading electrical scopes on large infrastructure, building, or mega‑project developments.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is advantageous.
• Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical power distribution and building services systems.
• Strong experience with grounding, lightning protection, lighting, and low‑current design.
• Proficiency in ETAP for power system analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Detailed understanding of IEC, NEC, and IEEE standards.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing contractor designs, shop drawings, calculations, and material submittals.
• Ability to supervise electrical construction and identify quality or compliance concerns.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and system integration skills.
• Confident communication with clients, contractors, utility authorities, and senior management.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Arabic language ability is an advantage.
• Strong analytical judgment and practical problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to manage competing technical priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.

Skills Set

• Electrical engineering
• Power distribution systems
• Medium‑voltage systems
• Low‑voltage systems
• Lighting design
• Emergency lighting
• Grounding systems
• Lightning protection
• Low‑current systems
• Load calculations
• Cable sizing
• Voltage drop analysis
• Short‑circuit analysis
• Protection coordination
• ETAP
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• IEC standards
• NEC standards
• IEEE standards
• Saudi Building Code
• Technical design review
• Material submittal review
• Shop drawing review
• Construction supervision
• Site inspections
• Testing and commissioning
• Utility coordination
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Technical leadership