Senior Electrical Engineer (MC/LV)

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia seeks a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, installation, and commissioning of MV and LV power networks in Tabuk. You will ensure reliability, safety, and capacity for major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of electrical experience, a B.E. in Electrical Engineering, and PE or SCE registration is preferred. Proficiency with ETAP or CYME and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in electrical engineering for large-scale MV/LV distribution projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) status or Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve MV/LV distribution designs, SLDs, protection coordination, and short-circuit calculations.
• Oversee MV/LV substation construction, transformers, switchgear, RMUs, and cable routing.
• Ensure compliance with SEC standards, HCIS regulations, and IEC/IEEE/NEC codes.
• Lead FAT/SAT testing for switchgear and transformers.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and ELV teams for power provisioning and spatial planning.

Skills

MV/LV distribution experience

Leadership

English communication

Education

B.E. Electrical Engineering

PE/SCE registration preferred

Tools

ETAP

CYME

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a seasoned and authoritative Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, installation, and commissioning of comprehensive Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) power distribution networks in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and capacity of power systems driving massive infrastructure developments in the region.

What You'll Be Doing

Power System Design & Review: Review and approve complex electrical layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection coordination studies, and short-circuit/voltage drop calculations for MV and LV networks.

• Infrastructure Construction Oversight: Supervise site installations of MV/LV substations, transformers, switchgear, ring main units (RMUs), package substations, and cable routing networks.

• Technical Compliance: Ensure all electrical engineering designs and field installations strictly adhere to project specifications, Saudi Electric Company (SEC) standards, HCIS regulations (where applicable), and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC).

• Equipment Inspection & Testing: Lead technical evaluations for critical electrical equipment procurement and witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for switchgear and transformers.

• Interface & Coordination: Collaborate directly with civil, mechanical, and ELV automation teams to ensure spatial coordination, containment compliance, and seamless power provisioning for MEP systems.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a dedicated focus on large-scale MV/LV distribution and infrastructure projects.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Professional Engineer (PE) status or registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) as a Consultant/Senior Engineer is highly preferred.

• Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., ETAP or CYME) for load flow and short-circuit analysis. Deep technical knowledge of power transformer sizing, protection relay settings, and grounding system designs.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Location/Adaptability: Must be willing to relocate to and work full-time in the Tabuk region . Direct experience navigating the complex logistical and technical demands of KSA giga-projects (e.g., NEOM, Oxagon, Trojena) is a significant asset.

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership capability to mentor junior engineers and manage sub-contractors. Exceptional command of written and spoken English is required for high-level client reporting and stakeholder alignment.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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