Senior High Voltage Engineer — Substation & Grid Design Lead

Surbana Jurong Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer for upcoming energy and infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The role focuses on leading HV/EHV substation design and delivery, including AIS and GIS systems, with coordination across utilities, contractors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in high-voltage power engineering, strong protection design experience, and familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards. Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• 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 in 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

High voltage engineering

Leadership

Protection design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer for upcoming energy and infrastructure projects in Riyadh. The role focuses on leading HV/EHV substation design and delivery, including AIS and GIS systems, with coordination across utilities, contractors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in high-voltage power engineering, strong protection design experience, and familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards. Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.