424 Electrical Design jobs in Saudi Arabia

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to develop, improve, and support electrical systems for industrial applications. You will be responsible for designing distribution systems, preparing drawings, selecting materials, and supporting manufacturing and installation processes, while ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety codes.

Responsibilities:

• Design and layout electrical distribution systems for industrial plants
• Prepare load schedules, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications
• Create system models, perform simulations, and propose design improvements
• Support material selection, vendor coordination, and technical decision-making
• Generate detailed design documentation, reports, and test requirements
• Assist in the manufacturing and installation of new electrical systems
• Forecast electrical system costs and project budgets
• Conduct field inspections, surveys, and ensure quality compliance
• Review designs for code compliance and good engineering practices
• Coordinate and lead electrical design activities across project phases
• Analyze and resolve design and operational issues as they arise

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringor anyrelated field

Experience: +5 years of experience

Languages : Professional in English

• Strong knowledge of rotating and static electrical machines
• Hands-on maintenance experience with industrial electrical equipment
• Proficiency in creating and verifying engineering drawings
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and best practices

Skills:

• Electrical system design and load calculation expertise
• Electrical distribution design for industrial environments
• Strong drawing preparation and verification skills (AutoCAD or similar)
• Knowledge of material selection and vendor coordination
• Experience with electrical system modeling and simulations
• Proficiency in interpreting and applying electrical codes and standards
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills
• Team coordination and leadership in multi-discipline projects
• Effective communication with vendors, engineers, and construction teams

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our Buildings & Logistics team based in Riyadh. The project aims to elevate Saudi Arabia's tourism industry by attracting discerning travelers from around the world seeking exclusive experiences, unrivaled luxury, and a deep connection with nature. This is your opportunity to shape the future of urban design while driving transformative projects that showcase architectural excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing electrical systems within buildings, including power distribution, lighting, ELV, fire alarm, and systems, ensuring they meet sustainability, safety, efficiency, and client requirements. You will work on various project stages from concept to detailed design, coordinating closely with architects, structural engineers, and contractors.

• Develop electrical design concepts and detailed drawings for electrical systems including low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV), lighting, power, emergency, ELV, and life safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations such as load estimation, voltage drop, fault current, and cable sizing using software tools like ETAP, Dialux, and Excel.
• Coordinate electrical services design with other disciplines (mechanical, architectural, structural) to ensure seamless integration.
• Attend design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to present designs and resolve issues.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes in electrical building services.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Built Environment Engineering from a recognized university.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical building services design.
• Support senior engineers and/or senior designers in determining building services requirements.
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, HAP, Elite, or similar).
• The ability to produce well-presented reports is essential.
• Revit experience is preferred.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to fostering a caring culture where you can be yourself. Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally — our diverse perspectives and backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve adopted innovative ways of working so you have the support, means, and space to maximize your potential. Discover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to do good — from participating in our global giving and volunteering programs to exploring inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll find ways to cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals — all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe in-person interactions are crucial for our culture and client delivery. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience matters to us, and we’re eager to improve every interaction. If you need support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process (e.g., in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our Buildings & Logistics team based from our office in Riyadh. The project are set to elevate Saudi Arabia's tourism industry by attracting discerning travelers from around the world seeking exclusive experiences, unrivaled luxury, and a deep connection with nature. This is your opportunity to shape the future of urban design while driving transformative projects that showcase architectural excellence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing Electrical systems within buildings, including power distribution, lighting, ELV, fire alarm, and systems ensuring they meet sustainability, safety, efficiency, and client requirements. You will work on various project stages from concept to detailed design, coordinating closely with architects, structural engineers, and contractors.

In joining Jacobs you will

• Develop electrical design concepts and detailed drawings electrical systems including low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV), lighting, power, emergency, ELV, and life safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations such as load estimation, voltage drop, fault current, and cable sizing using software tools like ETAP, Dialux, and Excel.
• Coordinate electrical services design with other disciplines (mechanical, architectural, structural) to ensure seamless integration
• Attend design coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and contractors to present designs and resolve issues
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and regulatory changes in electrical building services.
  
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Built Environment Engineering from a recognized university
• 3+ years of experience in electrical building services design.
• Support senior engineer and/or senior designer in the on-going determination of building services requirements
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, Revit MEP, HAP, Elite, or similar)
• The ability to produce well-presented reports is also essential.
• Revit experience is preferred.
  
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products which is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships. We are inviting applications from candidates who have experience working as Electrical Design Engineer in heavy engineering industries for the genset manufacturing division.

• Prepare conceptual design and finalize it with the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Do design calculations as necessary and cost estimates & preliminary designs when requested
• Analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting of internal or supplier electrical systems and/or sub-systems of all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Development of modelling simulation and analysis. Produces the design requirements and designs for electrical systems and/or sub-systems with all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Prepare electrical part of the BOM’s when asked by the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Create new component part numbers and prepare purchasing specs
• Coordinate with mechanical design engineers to accomplish the tasks
• To understand and comply with the procedures associated with ISO 9001
• Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity
• Provide technical support as & when required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

• Good communication skills in English/Arabic.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer, including at least 2 years of experience in designing & development solutions for the power generations industry.

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SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution providers. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships. We are inviting applications from candidates who have experience working as an Electrical Design Engineer in heavy engineering industries for the genset manufacturing division.

• Prepare conceptual design and finalize it with the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Perform design calculations as necessary and provide cost estimates & preliminary designs when requested
• Analyse, test, troubleshoot, and document internal or supplier electrical systems and/or sub-systems of projects and tasks of small to medium scope
• Develop modelling, simulation and analysis; produce design requirements and designs for electrical systems and/or sub-systems across small to medium projects
• Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors; demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Prepare electrical part of the BOMs when asked by the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Create new component part numbers and prepare purchasing specs
• Coordinate with mechanical design engineers to accomplish tasks
• Understand and comply with procedures associated with ISO 9001
• Conduct basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity
• Provide technical support as required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

• Good communication skills in English/Arabic
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer, including 2 years of experience in designing & development solutions for the power generations industry

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Machinery Manufacturing

Join to apply for the Electrical Design Engineer role at Jacobs .

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs UE&I Group is expanding its delivery capabilities in the Saudi offices to support the delivery of major related projects throughout the Middle East region. Our continued growth and development have led to an increased need for a junior to mid-level electrical engineer to join our Engineering & Design team. The team deals with a wide range of public and private clients.

To contribute to electrical design for infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, drainage, irrigation and firefighting systems, and to design dry utilities (Power and Telecom) for infrastructure projects.

• Design of power systems for facilities including water, sewerage, drainage, irrigation and firefighting systems.
• Design of dry utilities (Power and Telecom) for infrastructure projects.
• Preparation of single-line diagrams, cable route layouts, dry utilities and street lighting layouts, earthing calculation and layouts, load schedules.
• Lead design of electrical system deliverables and calculations including single-line diagrams, cable route layouts, dry utilities and street lighting layouts, earthing calculations and layouts, load schedules, Arc Flash / Short-Circuit Current studies.
• Prepare design calculations and drawings, technical reports and presentations, tender documentation and specifications.
• Assist with the evaluation of tender documents and material submittals.
• Manage other engineers and designers and mentor graduate engineers.
• Monitor and report progress against time and budget; ensure compliance with design and QA procedures.
• Conduct site visits for data collection and verification; provide on-site assistance during commissioning as required.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree related to Electrical Engineering (verifiable).
• 8–12 years of design experience, with a minimum of 8 years in GCC (preferably KSA) in professional electrical engineering, particularly in the water/wastewater and infrastructure sector; experience with interns may count toward this.
• Chartered from a recognized institute, or working toward chartered status.
• Strong understanding of BIM design workflows, particularly Revit.
• Very good verbal and written English communication skills for client, interdisciplinary, and vendor coordination, and coordination with other work-share offices.
• General knowledge of industry practices and Middle East standards applicable to electrical engineering.
• Experience with authorities' liaison and NOC approvals (DEWA, SEWA, FEWA).
• Experience with industry calculation tools such as ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, AGI.
• Commitment to personal development and enhancing the technical expertise of company staff through training and development.
• Periodic travel to offices within the MENAI region may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel. Please let your recruiter know in your application if you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including identity, right to work, employment/education history and criminal record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the related criteria, your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered; to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products which is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships. We are inviting applications from candidates who have experience working as Electrical Design Engineer in heavy engineering industries for the genset manufacturing division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual design and finalize it with the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Do design calculations as necessary and cost estimates & preliminary designs when requested
• Analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting of internal or supplier electrical systems and/or sub-systems of all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Development of modelling simulation and analysis. Produces the design requirements and designs for electrical systems and/or sub-systems with all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Prepare electrical part of the BOM’s when asked by the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Create new component part numbers and prepare purchasing specs
• Coordinate with mechanical design engineers to accomplish the tasks
• To understand and comply with the procedures associated with ISO 9001
• Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity
• Provide technical support as & when required
  
  
  

• Good communication skills in English/Arabic.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer out of which 2 years of experience in designing & development solutions for the power generations industry.

Join to apply for the Electrical Design Engineer role at Jacobs .

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs UE&I Group is expanding its delivery capabilities in the Saudi offices to support the delivery of major related projects throughout the Middle East region. Our continued growth and development have led to an increased need for a junior to mid-level electrical engineer to join our Engineering & Design team. The team deals with a wide range of public and private clients.

To contribute to electrical design for infrastructure projects across water, wastewater, drainage, irrigation and firefighting systems, and to design dry utilities (Power and Telecom) for infrastructure projects.

• Design of power systems for facilities including water, sewerage, drainage, irrigation and firefighting systems.
• Design of dry utilities (Power and Telecom) for infrastructure projects.
• Preparation of single-line diagrams, cable route layouts, dry utilities and street lighting layouts, earthing calculation and layouts, load schedules.
• Lead design of electrical system deliverables and calculations including single-line diagrams, cable route layouts, dry utilities and street lighting layouts, earthing calculations and layouts, load schedules, Arc Flash / Short-Circuit Current studies.
• Prepare design calculations and drawings, technical reports and presentations, tender documentation and specifications.
• Assist with the evaluation of tender documents and material submittals.
• Manage other engineers and designers and mentor graduate engineers.
• Monitor and report progress against time and budget; ensure compliance with design and QA procedures.
• Conduct site visits for data collection and verification; provide on-site assistance during commissioning as required.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree related to Electrical Engineering (verifiable).
• 8-12 years of design experience, with a minimum of 8 years in GCC (preferably KSA) in professional electrical engineering, particularly in the water/wastewater and infrastructure sector; experience with interns may count toward this.
• Chartered from a recognized institute, or working toward chartered status.
• Strong understanding of BIM design workflows, particularly Revit.
• Very good verbal and written English communication skills for client, interdisciplinary, and vendor coordination, and coordination with other work-share offices.
• General knowledge of industry practices and Middle East standards applicable to electrical engineering.
• Experience with authorities' liaison and NOC approvals (DEWA, SEWA, FEWA).
• Experience with industry calculation tools such as ETAP, Amtech, Dialux, AGI.
• Commitment to personal development and enhancing the technical expertise of company staff through training and development.
• Periodic travel to offices within the MENAI region may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. First Nations peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate for a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel. Please let your recruiter know in your application if you require support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process.

Successful candidates may be asked to complete pre-employment checks including identity, right to work, employment/education history and criminal record. If you are unable to complete these checks or meet the related criteria, your offer of employment may be delayed or withdrawn.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered; to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

SDEC is one of the leading equipment distributors and custom industrial equipment solution provider. SDEC has a dynamic portfolio of products which is determined by the needs of our customers. SDEC culture is characterized by high customer orientation with a long-term view of relationships. We are inviting applications from candidates who have experience working as Electrical Design Engineer in heavy engineering industries for the genset manufacturing division.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual design and finalize it with the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Do design calculations as necessary and cost estimates & preliminary designs when requested
• Analysis, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting of internal or supplier electrical systems and/or sub-systems of all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Development of modelling simulation and analysis. Produces the design requirements and designs for electrical systems and/or sub-systems with all projects and tasks of small to medium scope.
• Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Prepare electrical part of the BOM's when asked by the Lead Electrical Design Engineer / Engineering Manager
• Create new component part numbers and prepare purchasing specs
• Coordinate with mechanical design engineers to accomplish the tasks
• To understand and comply with the procedures associated with ISO 9001
• Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity
• Provide technical support as & when required
  
  

• Good communication skills in English/Arabic.
• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Electrical Engineer out of which 2 years of experience in designing & development solutions for the power generations industry.