Technical Office Engineer - Site Based

ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS PROJECTS; Dammam; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power systems firm based in Dammam is seeking a Senior Technical Office Engineer specializing in civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering. The role involves reviewing design documents, providing technical support to the construction team, and ensuring compliance with SEC standards. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in SEC substation projects, alongside strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience, preferably in SEC substation projects.
• Contractor background in EPC (Power Generation, EHV/HV Substations).
• Ability to prepare materials quantity take‑offs and subcontractor invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings and specifications for SEC EHV/HV substation projects.
• Assist in providing technical documents to the construction team.
• Follow up on submittals from the main contractor and prioritize requirements.

Skills

Strong knowledge of SEC standards

Proficient in English

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings, shop drawings, specifications, BOQ, RFIs, and correspondence to ensure comprehensive execution of SEC EHV/HV substation projects.
• Assist in providing technical documents and layouts to the construction team and subcontractors for SEC substation projects as needed.
• Follow up on shop drawing and material submittals from the main contractor, prioritize requirements as per the SEC project execution plan, and identify any missing or delayed submissions.
• Provide technical inputs and updates from site conditions to the main contractor for incorporation into final shop drawings and composite layouts.
• Review mechanical/electrical/civil material submittals, validating them against submitted shop drawings layouts.
• Participate and assist in material take‑off preparation with actual site measurements and track material requisition status.
• Preparation of technical and status reports required by the engineering manager and site manager.
• Collaborate with the site management team, internal departments, PMC, and the client representatives.
• Validate the bill of quantities according to the latest shop drawings and design modifications.
• Ensure the construction team accurately reflects site changes on red line drawings for the preparation of as‑built drawings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering.
• 5 to 8 years of experience, preferably in SEC substation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SEC standards, IEC/IEEE codes, and local regulations.
• Contractor background in EPC (Power Generation, EHV/HV Substations…etc.).
• Capability of proposing solutions to technical issues and implementing design updates.
• Ability to prepare materials quantity take‑offs and subcontractor invoicing.
• English: proficient in reading and writing.
• Very good communication skills and interpersonal abilities.

Available Positions

• Senior Technical Office Engineer – Civil
• Senior Technical Office Engineer – Mechanical
• Senior Technical Office Engineer – Electrical