Senior High Voltage Engineer (EOI)

SJ Group; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong invites expressions of interest for a Senior High Voltage Engineer to lead the design and delivery of HV/EHV power systems for energy and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will provide technical leadership on AIS/GIS substations, protection schemes, and related specifications, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders.

We expect a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Power Engineering and 8–12 years of high voltage experience, with strong IEC/IEEE

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in high-voltage power engineering.
• Strong experience in AIS/GIS substations and protection design.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, utility standards, and grid code requirements.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous Middle East or Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV and EHV substations, including AIS and GIS systems.
• Prepare and review substation layouts, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Undertake protection studies, equipment selection, and design reviews.
• Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and technical assurance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.

Skills

HV Power Engineering

AIS/GIS Substations

Protection Design

IEC/IEEE Standards

Stakeholder Management

Technical Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Job description

About

About Surbana Jurong

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

Role Overview

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior High Voltage Engineers for upcoming energy and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of high-voltage power systems, including transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV and EHV substations, including AIS and GIS systems.
• Prepare and review substation layouts, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Undertake protection studies, equipment selection, and design reviews.
• Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and technical assurance activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in high-voltage power engineering.
• Strong experience in AIS/GIS substations and protection design.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, utility standards, and grid code requirements.
• Experience with transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous Middle East or Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.

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