Site Electrical Engineer

L&T; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Riyadh is seeking a professional to design and review electrical layouts for solar PV systems. You will supervise installation and commissioning, coordinate with various teams, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in solar PV design tools and electrical calculations. The role offers an opportunity to work on impactful projects in a growing field with strong prospects for personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical layouts for solar PV systems.
• Prepare and verify SLD, cable sizing, earthing, and protection schemes.
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV plants.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and procurement teams.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and safety regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and resolve electrical issues during execution.
• Support grid synchronization, inverter configuration, and performance testing.
• Review vendor drawings, BOQs, and technical documents.
• Assist in operation & maintenance planning and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical reports and as-built documentation.

Skills

Solar PV design tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD)

Electrical calculations (load flow, cable sizing, fault levels)

Knowledge of grid interconnection standards

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review electrical layouts for solar PV systems (rooftop and ground‑mounted)
• Prepare and verify SLD, cable sizing, earthing, and protection schemes
• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of solar PV plants
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, and procurement teams
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards, local electrical codes, and safety regulations
• Conduct site inspections and resolve electrical issues during execution
• Support grid synchronization, inverter configuration, and performance testing
• Review vendor drawings, BOQs, and technical documents
• Assist in operation & maintenance (O&M) planning and troubleshooting
• Prepare technical reports and as‑built documentation

Technical Skills

• Solar PV design tools (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD)
• Electrical calculations (load flow, cable sizing, fault levels)
• Knowledge of grid interconnection standards
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)