Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer

Kent; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking a Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer to be based in the Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province. The role covers end‑to‑end electrical and instrument installation, including review of IFC drawings, redlining, CWP/IWP preparation, installation, termination and energization at site.

You will ensure compliance with SAES/SAEP and Aramco standards, uphold safety and quality, and coordinate with QA/QC and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant experience in oil & gas construction (Aramco projects).
• Experience in installation, termination and testing of E&I systems in EPC/LSTK or brownfield sites.
• Exposure to site construction, MCCs, pre-commissioning support and safety/quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review IFC drawings, single line diagrams, cable schedules and panel drawings.
• Mark up redline drawings from field conditions and manage as-built documentation.
• Supervise installation of cables, trays, conduits and equipment at site.
• Coordinate loop checking, function testing and energization of E&I systems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Site Construction Experience

E&I Installation & Testing

Coordination & Supervision

Bilingual Arabic/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Kent is looking for Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer, to be based in KSA, Eastern province.

( Full-Time, 48 hours per week )

The candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end execution of the electrical and instrumentation construction scope at site from engineering drawing review and redline markup, through preparation of Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs), to the physical installation, termination and energization of electrical and instrumentation systems. The role ensures that all E&I activities are executed safely, to the required quality, and in line with the project schedule, approved drawings, specifications and applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES / SAEP).

Details / responsibilities:

• Technically responsible for an area of electrical/instrumentation work and supervises preparation of Construction/Installation Work Packages (CWPs/IWPs) and site deliverables.
• Review IFC drawings, single line diagrams, cable schedules, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings and panel/cabinet drawings relevant to the E&I scope.
• Mark up redline drawings based on actual field conditions, approved field changes and site deviations.
• Maintain the redline/as-built drawing register and coordinate with the document control/engineering team for formal incorporation into as-built documentation.
• Supervise installation of cable trays/conduits, cable laying/pulling and termination (power, instrument, control, lighting and grounding cables)
• Oversee installation of electrical equipment/transformers, MCC/switchgear, local control panels/stations, and field instruments, junction boxes and hook-ups.
• Supervise installation and integration system of ESD/DCS/VMS/F&G systems, cabinets and marshalling cabinets.
• Coordinate loop checking, function testing (including Cause & Effect testing) and energization of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from approved drawings/design intent and raise them as Technical Queries (TQs) through the proper technical channel.
• Work to the requirements of the applicable project E&I Design Manual/Procedures and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
• Ensure compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection requests (cable termination, continuity/megger testing, panel wiring), hold points and close out of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and support Mechanical Completion/pre-commissioning handover activities.
• In consultation with the Construction Manager, takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring agreed development goals are met.
• Performs related duties as and when instructed.

Qualifications:

• Typically holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Significant related experience of working for construction organizations in the oil and gas industry (Aramco Projects).
• Experience in the installation, termination and testing of electrical and instrumentation systems in EPC/LSTK and brownfield site environments.
• Exposure to site construction, mechanical completion and pre-commissioning support in EPC/LSTK projects.
• Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC as applicable).
• Knowledge of safety and quality procedures and best practice.
• Excellent coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills.
• Good communication skills in Arabic/ and English.

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.