Senior HV Engineer – Substations & Protection Lead

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 260,000 - 520,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Surbana Jurong invites Expressions of Interest for Senior High Voltage Engineers to lead the design and delivery of HV/EHV power systems in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. You will guide protection schemes, substation layouts, and project reviews while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have extensive HV power experience, strong leadership, and familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or 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 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.