Senior Quality Control Engineer

Palace Consulting Engineers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Riyadh is seeking a qualified Senior Quality Control Engineer. The role involves providing technical QC expertise across multiple power projects, ensuring compliance with design and specifications. Key responsibilities include leading complex inspections, validating contractor execution, and overseeing documentation. Candidates should have strong analytical and presentation skills, with proficiency in English and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections of technically complex activities.
• Validate contractor execution against method statements.
• Witness advanced testing and commissioning results.
• Oversee inspection of specialized equipment.
• Review and validate inspection records and QC logs.
• Enforce design integrity across multiple contractors.
• Train junior inspectors on specialized scopes.

Skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Fluent in English

PC skills in related software

Job description

Our client, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), is seeking to hire a qualified Senior Quality Control Engineer for their project, Provide technical QC expertise across multiple power projects “power generation, substation and transmission line” projects. Ensure advanced compliance with design, specifications, and standards. Lead resolution of complex nonconformities, support cross-project audits, and contribute to technical standardization and process optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Inspection & Verification

Lead inspections of technically complex activities (e.g., GIS installation, power transformers installation, tower tensioning, cable jointing & terminations, HV testing).

Validate contractor execution against high-risk method statements and critical design tolerances.

Witness and interpret advanced testing and commissioning results, including FAT/SAT procedures.

Material Receiving Inspection

Oversee inspection of specialized equipment.

Verify compliance with international standards and manufacturer documentation.

Ensure traceability and readiness for client and third‑party audits.

Documentation & Reporting

Review and validate inspection records, NCRs, and QC logs across multiple sites.

Lead preparation of audit documentation and client handover packages.

Develop and refine templates for inspection checklists and MRIRs “Material Receiving Inspection Reports”.

Compliance & Coordination

Enforce design integrity across multiple contractors and subcontractors.

Resolve escalated nonconformities and lead root cause analysis.

Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and client QC teams.

Learning & Development

Train and certify junior and mid‑level inspectors on specialized inspection scopes.

Contribute to QC committee initiatives and technical workshops.

Stay current on SEC, IEC/IEEE updates and emerging QC technologies.

Skills

• Good presentation skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Very good English speaking and writing.
• Very good PC skills in related software.