Senior Electrical Field Engineer – Major Building Projects

slihrms

Saudi Arabia

On-site

SAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

slihrms seeks an experienced Field Engineer - Electrical in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to supervise and monitor the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems for a major development project. You will ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and codes while coordinating with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in electrical engineering and

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
Experience supervising electrical construction and inspection on major building projects.
Knowledge of electrical power distribution, lighting, ELV, and building services infrastructure.
Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, and Saudi regulations.

Responsibilities

Supervise and inspect electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and contract requirements.
Monitor installation of electrical systems including power distribution systems, transformers, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, lighting systems, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and ELV systems.
Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship quality and compliance with approved standards and construction methodologies.
Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation related to electrical works.
Verify that electrical materials and equipment delivered to site conform to approved submittals and project specifications.
Monitor contractor performance and construction progress against approved schedules and project milestones.
Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, ICT, security, and specialist systems to ensure proper integration.
Witness inspections, testing activities, cable testing, energization procedures, and commissioning operations.
Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and field engineering issues.
Ensure implementation of approved QA/QC procedures.
Monitor installation and testing of fire alarm, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, public address, and other ELV systems.
Verify compliance with international standards, local authority regulations, and utility requirements.
Identify technical issues, design conflicts, construction constraints, and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare daily reports, site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical assessments.
Assist in progress measurement and verification of completed works for payment certification purposes.
Participate in project coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress review sessions.
Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented and maintained throughout electrical construction activities.
Support testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, snagging, and de-snagging activities.
Assist in operational readiness and handover of electrical systems to the client and facilities management teams.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, approvals, and project documentation.