Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Networks

Parsons; Tabuk; On-site; SAR 267,840 - 401,760; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, review, and commissioning of MV/LV power infrastructure for major projects. You will oversee substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet safety and performance standards.

The role requires 10+ years in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE/NEC and HCIS standards, and hands-on experience with ETAP/CYME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Strong specialization in MV and LV distribution systems for infrastructure, utilities, or major development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, RMUs, protection relays, and power cable networks.
• Proficiency with ETAP, CYME, or comparable software.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NEC, Saudi Electric Company standards, and HCIS requirements.
• Experience reviewing electrical shop drawings, submittals, and testing procedures.
• Experience with FAT, SAT, energization, commissioning, and system acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Review MV and LV electrical designs, specs, layouts, and calculation packages.
• Assess single-line diagrams, load schedules, demand calculations, cable sizing, and equipment ratings.
• Review load-flow, voltage-drop, short-circuit, arc-flash, and protection-coordination studies.
• Verify transformer sizing, network capacity, redundancy, and future load allowances.
• Evaluate grounding, bonding, lightning protection, and electrical safety designs.
• Coordinate civil foundations, cable trenches, and ventilation provisions.
• Review contractor drawings, submittals, and installation procedures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide direction to contractors and inspectors.
• Support final handover with as-built drawings and maintenance documentation.

Skills

Leadership

English communication

Mentoring

Project coordination

Relocation willingness

Saudi engineering registration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

CYME

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Networks
Location: Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Industry: Electrical and Power Generation
Function: Electrical‑Electronic Engineering
Experience: Minimum 10 years
Job Type: Full‑time

Estimated Salary: SAR 24,000 – 36,000 per month (range based on similar jobs in the city; confirm final offer with employer).

Role Context

The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical authority across the complete lifecycle of medium‑voltage (MV) and low‑voltage (LV) power infrastructure, from design review and equipment procurement through installation, energization, commissioning, and handover. The role covers substations, transformers, switchgear, ring main units, package substations, protection systems, cable networks, grounding arrangements, and power interfaces serving mechanical, ELV, utility, and building systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medium‑voltage and low‑voltage electrical designs, technical specifications, layouts, and calculation packages.
• Assess single‑line diagrams, load schedules, demand calculations, cable sizing, and equipment ratings.
• Review load‑flow, voltage‑drop, short‑circuit, arc‑flash, and protection‑coordination studies.
• Verify transformer sizing, network capacity, redundancy provisions, and future load allowances.
• Evaluate grounding, bonding, lightning‑protection, and electrical safety designs.
• Confirm compliance with Saudi Electric Company requirements, project specifications, and applicable IEC, IEEE, NEC, and HCIS standards.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, technical queries, and installation procedures.
• Supervise the construction of MV and LV substations, electrical rooms, and package substation facilities.
• Monitor installation of transformers, switchgear, RMUs, distribution boards, protection panels, and control systems
• Inspect underground and above‑ground cable routes, trenches, ducts, trays, containment, joints, and terminations
• Verify cable identification, segregation, bending radii, support spacing, fire stopping, and testing requirements
• Coordinate civil foundations, structural openings, cable trenches, sleeves, equipment access, and ventilation provisions
• Resolve interface issues with mechanical, ELV, ICT, fire protection, automation, and utility systems
• Evaluate technical bids for transformers, switchgear, RMUs, cables, protection relays, and associated equipment
• Review vendor drawings, data sheets, compliance schedules, test certificates, and technical deviations
• Participate in factory acceptance testing for switchgear, transformers, protection panels, and major electrical equipment
• Witness insulation‑resistance tests, high‑voltage tests, relay injection, interlock checks, and functional testing
• Review protection relay settings, coordination curves, trip logic, and communication interfaces
• Verify transformer ratio, winding resistance, insulation, oil, and operational test results where applicable
• Review commissioning procedures, energization plans, switching programs, and electrical safety documentation
• Monitor technical defects, failed tests, non‑conformances, and corrective actions through final closure
• Prepare engineering reviews, inspection reports, commissioning summaries, and executive progress updates
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction to contractors, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Support final handover by reviewing as‑built drawings, test records, relay settings, manuals, and maintenance documentation

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.
• Strong specialization in MV and LV distribution systems for infrastructure, utilities, industrial, or major development projects.
• Advanced knowledge of substations, transformers, switchgear, RMUs, protection relays, and power cable networks.
• Proven capability in load‑flow analysis, short‑circuit calculations, voltage‑drop studies, and protection coordination.
• Strong understanding of transformer sizing, relay settings, grounding systems, and network reliability.
• Proficiency with ETAP, CYME, or comparable electrical system analysis software.
• Detailed knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NEC, Saudi Electric Company standards, and relevant HCIS requirements.
• Experience reviewing electrical shop drawings, equipment submittals, method statements, and testing procedures.
• Strong background in FAT, SAT, energization, commissioning, and final system acceptance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in mentoring engineers and directing subcontractor activities.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Willingness to relocate to and work full‑time in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers as a Senior Engineer or Consultant is highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer status would be an advantage.
• Previous Saudi Arabian or GCC infrastructure experience is desirable.
• Experience on NEOM, Oxagon, Trojena, or comparable giga‑projects is highly valued.

Skills Set

• Medium‑voltage distribution
• Low‑voltage distribution
• Electrical power systems
• MV substations
• LV substations
• Power transformers
• Switchgear
• Ring main units
• Package substations
• Protection coordination
• Protection relays
• Load‑flow studies
• Short‑circuit analysis
• Voltage‑drop calculations
• Arc‑flash studies
• Cable sizing
• Grounding systems
• Lightning protection
• ETAP
• CYME
• Single‑line diagrams
• IEC standards
• IEEE standards
• NEC requirements
• Saudi Electric Company standards
• HCIS compliance
• Factory acceptance testing
• Site acceptance testing
• Electrical commissioning
• Energization planning
• Contractor supervision