Senior Electrical Engineer - Madinah

Snc-Lavalin; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, review, and coordination of electrical building services for high-rise and large-scale developments. You will oversee calculations, protection studies, and power system analysis, ensuring SBC and international standards compliance, safety, and energy efficiency.

The role calls for extensive experience in high-rise projects, strong leadership, and mentoring of junior engineers, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Building Services preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration or Chartered Engineer status preferred.
• Membership of IEEE, IET or SCE desirable.
• 15–20 years of professional electrical engineering experience, with 10+ years on major high‑rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and review of electrical systems for high‑rise and complex buildings.
• Review electrical calculations, load schedules, single‑line diagrams, reports and specs.
• Perform load assessments, voltage drop, short‑circuit, protection and power system analysis.
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers to ensure integrated building services.
• Review contractor submissions and oversee testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with SBC, SEC and international standards; drive safety and energy efficiency.

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering or Building Services

Professional Engineer (PE) / Chartered Engineer

IEEE / IET / SCE membership desirable

Sustainability certifications (LEED AP / Mostadam) advantageous

Tools

ELV systems

BMS integration

Power system studies

Electrical distribution design

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the design, review, coordination, and construction supervision of major high-rise residential, commercial, hospitality, mixed-use, and large-scale building developments in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for all electrical engineering systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements, Saudi regulations, international standards, sustainability objectives, and project delivery milestones

Your role

• Lead the design and review of mechanical building services systems for high-rise and mixed- Lead the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for high-rise and complex building developments.
• Review and approve electrical calculations, load schedules, single-line diagrams, technical reports, and specifications.
• Perform electrical load assessments, voltage drop calculations, short-circuit studies, protection coordination studies, and power system analysis.
• Coordinate with architects, structural engineers, mechanical engineers, fire and life safety consultants, and specialist contractors to ensure seamless system integration.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, material submittals, technical queries, method statements, and testing procedures.
• Conduct technical reviews to ensure compliance with project specifications, Saudi Building Code (SBC), SEC requirements, and international standards.
• Monitor electrical construction activities to ensure installations comply with approved drawings, project quality requirements, and safety standards.
• Conduct site inspections and witness testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Support authority submissions and approval processes with relevant utility providers and regulatory authorities.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews, value engineering workshops, and technical coordination meetings.
• Identify and resolve design, construction, and commissioning issues to minimize project risks and delays.
• Support project handover activities and verify testing and commissioning documentation.
• Implement energy-efficient and sustainable electrical design solutions, including renewable energy integration where applicable.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to junior engineers and project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and engineering recommendations for clients and project stakeholders.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Building Services Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.
• Membership of recognized professional bodies such as IEEE, IET, or Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is desirable.
• LEED AP, Mostadam, or other sustainability‑related certifications are an advantage.
• 15 to 20 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on major high‑rise and large‑scale building projects.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC countries is highly preferred.
• Experience in consultant, PMC, or multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environments.
• Demonstrated involvement in projects from concept design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Strong expertise in electrical building services design and engineering.
• Experience with power system studies and electrical distribution network design.
• Strong understanding of ELV systems, smart building technologies, and BMS integration.
• Experience in sustainable and energy‑efficient building design solutions.
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and energization procedures.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. This includes:

• Tax‑free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. #Med

Creator by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.