Senior Power Planning Lead

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation seeks a Senior Manager for Power Planning in Riyadh to guide strategic delivery of power infrastructure across major development programs. You will assess assets, optimize sequencing, support design, and manage risks while preparing Stage Gate documentation.

The role requires 15+ years in power planning, strong experience with substations, transmission lines, and grid connections, plus familiarity with FIDIC contracts. A senior client‑facing stance is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Infrastructure Planning, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in power infrastructure planning, utility networks, or major development programs.
• Strong experience in substations, transmission lines, distribution networks, transformers, cabling, and grid connections.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and EPC/design‑build delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Assess power infrastructure assets and deployment strategies to confirm alignment with development needs and scheduling priorities.
• Provide planning guidance for construction sequencing across substations, transmission lines, and grid connections.
• Collaborate with development, design, utilities, procurement, and project teams to optimize delivery strategies for power assets.
• Review phasing requirements and identify how power infrastructure can be delivered efficiently within large urban development programs.
• Evaluate procurement packaging and delivery options to support milestones, cost control, and market readiness.
• Contribute to budget planning, funding requirements, cost estimation, and Stage Gate submissions.

Skills

Power planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Strategic planning

FIDIC contracts

Education

Master’s in Electrical Eng.

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Parsons Corporation seeks a Senior Manager for Power Planning in Riyadh to guide strategic delivery of power infrastructure across major development programs. You will assess assets, optimize sequencing, support design, and manage risks while preparing Stage Gate documentation.

The role requires 15+ years in power planning, strong experience with substations, transmission lines, and grid connections, plus familiarity with FIDIC contracts. A senior client‑facing stance is essential.