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Job summary
A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Manager – Engineering Services in Riyadh. The candidate must have 7-10 years of expertise in Design and Engineering for GIS and AIS Substation projects, with a strong focus on HV and EHV substations. Responsibilities include analyzing tender documents, preparing BOQs, and conducting compliance studies. Preferred candidates will have previous Gulf experience, ideally in Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications
- 7–10 years of expertise in Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substation projects.
- Gulf experience is mandatory, preferably in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong technical knowledge of IEC / IEEE / IS standards.
Responsibilities
- Analyze tender documents and client specifications.
- Prepare preliminary BOQs and equipment sizing.
- Conduct clearance studies as per standards.
Skills
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Engineering Services with 7–10 years of expertise in Design and Engineering of GIS and AIS Substation projects. The role demands strong technical knowledge in Primary Engineering Design for High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations up to 380KV.
The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive engineering solutions, including physical layouts, equipment sizing, busbar and grounding designs, in compliance with project requirements, client specifications, and international standards.
Note: Gulf experience is mandatory (Saudi Arabia experience preferred).
- Analyze tender documents, client specifications, and project scope.
- Develop conceptual layouts, SLDs (Single Line Diagrams), and equipment arrangements.
- Prepare preliminary BOQs, equipment sizing, and quantity take-offs (CTs, PTs, Breakers, Disconnectors, etc.).
- Propose optimized layout solutions considering cost, space, constructability, and reliability.
- Collaborate with estimation/proposal teams to finalize technical offers.
- Interface with OEMs/vendors for technical specifications, data sheets, and price inputs.
- Identify technical risks, deviations, and value engineering opportunities.
- Provide technical clarifications and support client presentations.
- Prepare and review detailed primary design drawings, including:
- General Arrangement (GA) / Layouts
- Equipment Layout Plans
- Cable Routing Diagrams
- Earthing & Grounding Details
- Busbar Design & Calculations
- HV Equipment Interconnection Drawings
- Perform equipment sizing and selection (Circuit Breakers, CTs, PTs, Isolators, Surge Arresters, etc.).
- Conduct clearance studies (mechanical & electrical) as per IEC / IEEE / IS standards.
- Support BOQ preparation, material specifications, and procurement coordination.
- Collaborate with secondary design, civil, and protection teams for interface clarity.
- Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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