Senior Electrical Engineer – Overhead Transmission (OHPL/OHTL)

KBR

Al Khobar

On-site

SAR 350,000 - 520,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

KBR in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in OHPL/OHTL to lead multi-disciplinary teams across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases. The role emphasizes PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, tower spotting, and route optimization for large transmission projects in upstream and infrastructure contexts.

The candidate will guide engineering teams, coordinate with vendors, and deliver comprehensive OHPL/OHTL design packages while ensuring compliance with Saudi

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required with a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, refinery or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers on OHPL/OHTL projects.
  • Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations.
  • Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design and related deliverables.
  • Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables (PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, loading criteria, clearance checks, crossing details).
  • Provide SME-level technical leadership to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
  • Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware and related electrical equipment.
  • Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives.

Skills

OHPL/OHTL design
PLS-CADD
Sag & Tension analysis
Route development
Tower/pole spotting
Engineering leadership
Project management
Electrical power systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

Job description

KBR in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Electrical Engineer specializing in OHPL/OHTL to lead multi-disciplinary teams across conceptual, FEED, and detailed design phases. The role emphasizes PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, tower spotting, and route optimization for large transmission projects in upstream and infrastructure contexts.

The candidate will guide engineering teams, coordinate with vendors, and deliver comprehensive OHPL/OHTL design packages while ensuring compliance with Saudi

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