Senior High-Voltage Substation Engineer

Surbana Jurong Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on leading the design and delivery of HV/EHV power systems for major energy and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee substations (AIS/GIS), protection design, and interface with utilities and contractors, while guiding teams and ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and grid codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–12 years in high-voltage power engineering.
• Experience with AIS/GIS substations and protection design.
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards and grid codes.
• Experience in transmission, distribution, or renewables.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/EHV substation design and delivery including AIS and GIS.
• Prepare layouts, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and specs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities and contractors.
• Conduct protection studies and equipment selection.
• Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and QA.
• Mentor engineers and designers.

Skills

HV Power Engineering

AIS/GIS Substations

Protection Design

Technical Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Surbana Jurong Group is seeking an experienced Senior High Voltage Engineer for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on leading the design and delivery of HV/EHV power systems for major energy and infrastructure projects.

You will oversee substations (AIS/GIS), protection design, and interface with utilities and contractors, while guiding teams and ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and grid codes.