55 Engineering Teams jobs in Saudi Arabia

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical or Instrumentation
- 10+ years of experience in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Project LSTK/LSPB
- Saudi Aramco experience of one project cycle is a must.
- Supervising Design Engineers
- Engineering Subcontractor Management
- Change Order Management
- Vendors and Supplier assessment and coordination

- Experience in Distribution Control System (DCS), Vibration Monitoring System (VMS), Radar Tank Gauging Systems (RTG), Burner Management System (BMS), MOVs & Emergency Shutdown System (ESD)

Location: Information Technology and Services - Karachi, Pakistan

Roles and Responsibilities

As Project Engineering Manager for high-voltage GIS substation and synchronous condenser projects in Saudi Arabia, the role entails comprehensive leadership across engineering, coordination, and client interface functions. Key responsibilities include:

Engineering Management

• Lead the end-to-end engineering scope for HV GIS and synchronous condenser projects (from concept to detailed design).
• Ensure engineering deliverables (SLDs, layouts, schematics, protection philosophies, equipment sizing, BOQs) comply with SEC, NG, and Aramco standards.
• Coordinate all technical disciplines: primary systems, secondary/control, civil interfaces, rotating machinery, and protection.
• Manage OEM and vendor integration, ensuring interface alignment between GIS, synchronous condenser packages, transformers, and balance of plant (BOP).

Project Coordination & Planning

• Develop and monitor the engineering execution plan, aligned with project milestones and the EPC schedule.
• Coordinate with local design consultants, OEMs, SEC-approved entities, and site teams to ensure smooth delivery.
• Organize and manage disciplinary design reviews.
• Ensure that a proper technical risk analysis is conducted in case of innovation.
• Ensure proper global design freeze.
• Organize input data acquisition for O&MM and as-built documents.
• Facilitate and participate in design reviews, hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOPs), Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) with client and vendor representatives.

Customer and Authority Interface

• Act as the primary engineering interface for clients such as SEC, National Grid SA, and other regulatory stakeholders.
• Lead the preparation, submission, clarification, and approval cycle of:
• General Technical Particulars (GTPs) and equipment datasheets,
• Issued For Construction Drawings/As-Built Drawings and 3D layouts,
• Protection coordination studies and SCS (Substation Control System)/SCADA integration.
• Represent the engineering team in technical meetings, site visits, audits, and formal stage reviews.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure all engineering activities fully comply with:
• Saudi Arabian regulations, SEC/NG standards, and relevant IEC/IEEE/ISO norms,
• The company’s internal QA/QC policies, Engineering Handbook, and design control procedures.
• Review and validate all design documents, test plans, vendor drawings, and commissioning protocols before client submission.

Risk, Change, and Issue Management

• Proactively identify technical and execution risks, especially related to grid compliance, machinery performance, and system interfaces and define mitigation strategies.
• Manage engineering changes and technical deviations, preparing justifications and obtaining client approvals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve site engineering issues, including design clashes, interface gaps, and installation challenges.

EHS and Design Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure that all engineering designs adhere to EHS best practices and comply with Saudi Arabian regulations, SEC/NG EHS requirements, and international safety standards (e.g., ISO 45001, IEC 61508, NFPA).
• Integrate design safety principles (e.g., fail-safe mechanisms, fire protection, arc flash risk minimization, segregation of hazardous zones) into all engineering deliverables.
• Conduct and lead Design Hazard Reviews (DHRs), HAZIDs, and HAZOP workshops in coordination with HSE specialists, design teams, and client representatives.
• Identify potential safety risks during the design phase and ensure mitigation measures are incorporated early into layout, electrical, mechanical, and civil design elements.
• Support the preparation of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and EHS Design Review Reports as part of project gate approvals.
• Coordinate with EHS and construction teams to ensure that engineering solutions are implementable safely during installation and commissioning.
• Promote a culture of safety-by-design and actively participate in toolbox talks, safety audits, and Gemba walks where engineering presence is needed.
• Ensure all engineering activities are aligned with the project’s Permit to Work (PTW) procedures and Construction Environmental and Social Management Plan (CESMP), where applicable.

Team Leadership and Development

• Coordinate with discipline leads and guide engineering staff across GIS, electrical rotating equipment, and auxiliary systems.
• Facilitate technical workshops and design coordination sessions with team members based in Saudi Arabia and other engineering hubs.
• Support talent development and knowledge transfer, fostering a culture of technical excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering,
• 10+ years of experience in the engineering (design) and execution of high-voltage power systems projects,
• Proven track record in delivering HV GIS substations (110 kV and above).
• Prior experience in Synchronous Condenser projects or rotating machinery/grid stability solutions is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of Saudi Arabian utilities’ standards, especially SEC, NG, or Aramco requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regional regulations such as Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards, Electricity & Co-Generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA) regulations, and Saudi Arabian grid codes, SASO standards, Transmission Material & System Specifications (TMSS), Transmission Engineering Standard Practices (TESP), Transmission Construction Practices (TCP).
• Interface with Saudi utility providers, and clients to align project deliverables with national grid requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international standards such as IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and CIGRE guidelines.
• General knowledge of Power System Equipment factories and products through FATs and site visits.
• Experience working in EPC/EPCM environments and interfacing with OEMs and global vendors.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); knowledge of Arabic is a plus.
• No restrictions for entering and working within SEC premises, substations, and facilities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Able to live and work in Riyadh.
• Availability for on-site presence and regional travel within Saudi Arabia. Willingness to work in different locations for short or medium period and to travel worldwide.

• The legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restriction.

  KSA National preferred.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in using engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Navisworks, ETAP, and document control systems (e.g., Aconex, Thinkproject).
• Solid understanding of grid integration, reactive power compensation, and system stability solutions.
• Experience of team building as lead engineer.
• Ability to coach junior engineers and promote a safety and quality-first culture.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to succinctly communicate complex messages.
• Project management skills.
• Demonstrates ownership & accountability, judgment and decision making, influences & inspires team, creates a vision and strategy, and has passion for the role.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Engineering Lead is responsible for managing projects throughout the Design and Construction phases. He/she ensures that all project parameters and construction schedules are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate project information to brand designers and coordinators, including As-Built Drawings, LOD, Design Manuals/Guidelines, and other relevant documents, to ensure designs are completed according to actual site conditions and LL standards.
• Receive drawings from brand designers and coordinators, managing coordination with brand managers, LL, public authorities, and MEP consultants.
• Assist in construction permits and launch construction work on-site.
• Receive materials on-site, monitor storing and warehousing activities, as well as quantity take-off from the site for final account settlement.
• Approve payment and quantities' verification and ensure proper settlement (final settlement and defect liability period).
• Guide, and monitor day-to-day work, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and security standards at all times.
• Supervise the compilation and effective rectification of snag lists and handover completed jobs to the retail management department.
• Receive quotes for minor works and takes appropriate action.
• Manage material procurement and delivery in coordination with the procurement department.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQ) based on received designs and with reference to previous projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or Architecture, or related field.

Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and a Project Scheduling Tools (such as MS Project, Primavera or other).

Six to eight years of experience in retail/F&B stores fit out, or a similar role.

Experience in MEP is a plus.

Overview

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Substation on behalf of our Client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) , delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role is located in Saudi Arabia, involves managing and executing primary and secondary engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects up to 765kV. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughts persons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Electrical, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), and Instrumentation departments to ensure high-quality engineering outputs delivered on schedule and within budget. The role spans the full project lifecycle from pre-bid engineering, design review, vendor coordination, to commissioning support while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor engineering processes.

Objective

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure that engineering activities are executed within stipulated timelines, with adherence to quality and cost requirements.
• Monitor L2 (Level 2) schedule during project execution and optimize designs, propose alternate solutions, and deliver projects with positive margins.
• Perform inter-disciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation teams.
• Allocate work and manage man-hours across different project roles.

• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align deliverables with the Project Schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Conduct internal meetings for resource optimization, allocation, and productivity enhancement.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions with client approvals.
• Clarify vendor-related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to the project site.
• Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple outputs on time.
• Provide clarifications to inter-discipline managers regarding design aspects of equipment.
• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials (BOM) submission.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays in design; support Site Execution Teams.
• Ensure BIM (Building Information Modelling) implementation across projects.
• Resolve procurement issues and support Supply Chain Management (SCM) for vendor engineering order finalization.
• Support BOQ (Bill of Quantities) review, pre-bid offers, technical submissions, and post-tender clarifications to the Contracts Team.
• Lead and manage the team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Conduct vendor evaluation against technical specifications required by the client.
• Provide support to Site Execution Teams for commercial issues and processing of bills.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through communication with suppliers.
• Communicate deliverable lists from clients and obtain resource requirements for projects.

• Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 12+ years (Must have experience predominantly in design aspects of Substation Construction and leading engineers in execution of multiple projects)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Engineering and Secondary Engineering for substation projects.
• Proficient in design aspects of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) up to 765kV.
• Expertise in selection and design of equipment including Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Instrument Transformers.
• Skilled in Substation Primary and Secondary Design: Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between Civil, MEP, Instrumentation, and Secondary Engineering (Schemes, Wiring Diagrams, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) & Control Systems).
• Experience leading and executing projects across multiple geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Detailed knowledge of substation equipment, vendor engineering, and market conditions.
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and facilitate project teams effectively.
• Strong interviewing skills for recruitment and team development.
• Desirable awareness of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), PSCAD (Power Systems Computer-Aided Design), CYMGRD (Grounding and Earthing Analysis Software), and Project Planning Tools

Overview

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Substation on behalf of our Client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) , delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role is located in Saudi Arabia, involves managing and executing primary and secondary engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects up to 765kV. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughts persons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Electrical, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), and Instrumentation departments to ensure high-quality engineering outputs delivered on schedule and within budget. The role spans the full project lifecycle from pre-bid engineering, design review, vendor coordination, to commissioning support while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor engineering processes.

Objective

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure that engineering activities are executed within stipulated timelines, with adherence to quality and cost requirements.
• Monitor L2 (Level 2) schedule during project execution and optimize designs, propose alternate solutions, and deliver projects with positive margins.
• Perform inter-disciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation teams.
• Allocate work and manage man-hours across different project roles.

• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align deliverables with the Project Schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Conduct internal meetings for resource optimization, allocation, and productivity enhancement.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions with client approvals.
• Clarify vendor-related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to the project site.
• Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple outputs on time.
• Provide clarifications to inter-discipline managers regarding design aspects of equipment.
• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials (BOM) submission.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays in design; support Site Execution Teams.
• Ensure BIM (Building Information Modelling) implementation across projects.
• Resolve procurement issues and support Supply Chain Management (SCM) for vendor engineering order finalization.
• Support BOQ (Bill of Quantities) review, pre-bid offers, technical submissions, and post-tender clarifications to the Contracts Team.
• Lead and manage the team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Conduct vendor evaluation against technical specifications required by the client.
• Provide support to Site Execution Teams for commercial issues and processing of bills.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through communication with suppliers.
• Communicate deliverable lists from clients and obtain resource requirements for projects.

• Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 12+ years (Must have experience predominantly in design aspects of Substation Construction and leading engineers in execution of multiple projects)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Engineering and Secondary Engineering for substation projects.
• Proficient in design aspects of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) up to 765kV.
• Expertise in selection and design of equipment including Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Instrument Transformers.
• Skilled in Substation Primary and Secondary Design: Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between Civil, MEP, Instrumentation, and Secondary Engineering (Schemes, Wiring Diagrams, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) & Control Systems).
• Experience leading and executing projects across multiple geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Detailed knowledge of substation equipment, vendor engineering, and market conditions.
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and facilitate project teams effectively.
• Strong interviewing skills for recruitment and team development.
• Desirable awareness of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), PSCAD (Power Systems Computer-Aided Design), CYMGRD (Grounding and Earthing Analysis Software), and Project Planning Tools

Overview

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Substation on behalf of our Client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) , delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role is located in Saudi Arabia, involves managing and executing primary and secondary engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects up to 765kV. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughts persons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Electrical, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), and Instrumentation departments to ensure high-quality engineering outputs delivered on schedule and within budget. The role spans the full project lifecycle from pre-bid engineering, design review, vendor coordination, to commissioning support while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor engineering processes.

Objective

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure that engineering activities are executed within stipulated timelines, with adherence to quality and cost requirements.
• Monitor L2 (Level 2) schedule during project execution and optimize designs, propose alternate solutions, and deliver projects with positive margins.
• Perform inter-disciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation teams.
• Allocate work and manage man-hours across different project roles.

• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align deliverables with the Project Schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Conduct internal meetings for resource optimization, allocation, and productivity enhancement.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions with client approvals.
• Clarify vendor-related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to the project site.
• Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple outputs on time.
• Provide clarifications to inter-discipline managers regarding design aspects of equipment.
• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials (BOM) submission.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays in design; support Site Execution Teams.
• Ensure BIM (Building Information Modelling) implementation across projects.
• Resolve procurement issues and support Supply Chain Management (SCM) for vendor engineering order finalization.
• Support BOQ (Bill of Quantities) review, pre-bid offers, technical submissions, and post-tender clarifications to the Contracts Team.
• Lead and manage the team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Conduct vendor evaluation against technical specifications required by the client.
• Provide support to Site Execution Teams for commercial issues and processing of bills.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through communication with suppliers.
• Communicate deliverable lists from clients and obtain resource requirements for projects.

• Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 12+ years (Must have experience predominantly in design aspects of Substation Construction and leading engineers in execution of multiple projects)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Engineering and Secondary Engineering for substation projects.
• Proficient in design aspects of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) up to 765kV.
• Expertise in selection and design of equipment including Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Instrument Transformers.
• Skilled in Substation Primary and Secondary Design: Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between Civil, MEP, Instrumentation, and Secondary Engineering (Schemes, Wiring Diagrams, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) & Control Systems).
• Experience leading and executing projects across multiple geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Detailed knowledge of substation equipment, vendor engineering, and market conditions.
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and facilitate project teams effectively.
• Strong interviewing skills for recruitment and team development.
• Desirable awareness of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), PSCAD (Power Systems Computer-Aided Design), CYMGRD (Grounding and Earthing Analysis Software), and Project Planning Tools

Overview

We are hiring a skilled Project Engineering Manager – Substation on behalf of our Client, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) , delivering world-class infrastructure and industrial projects.

The role is located in Saudi Arabia, involves managing and executing primary and secondary engineering activities for GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) projects up to 765kV. The PEM (Project Engineering Manager) will lead a team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughts persons, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams including Civil, Structural, Electrical, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing), and Instrumentation departments to ensure high-quality engineering outputs delivered on schedule and within budget. The role spans the full project lifecycle from pre-bid engineering, design review, vendor coordination, to commissioning support while providing technical leadership and facilitating vendor engineering processes.

Objective

The ideal candidate will:

• Ensure that engineering activities are executed within stipulated timelines, with adherence to quality and cost requirements.
• Monitor L2 (Level 2) schedule during project execution and optimize designs, propose alternate solutions, and deliver projects with positive margins.
• Perform inter-disciplinary coordination among Civil, Structural, MEP, and Instrumentation teams.
• Allocate work and manage man-hours across different project roles.

• Coordinate with the Project Planning Manager to align deliverables with the Project Schedule.
• Conduct regular project review meetings to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Conduct internal meetings for resource optimization, allocation, and productivity enhancement.
• Review designs, calculations, and drawings; ensure timely submissions with client approvals.
• Clarify vendor-related issues and ensure timely delivery of materials to the project site.
• Multitask efficiently and deliver multiple outputs on time.
• Provide clarifications to inter-discipline managers regarding design aspects of equipment.
• Enable and review accurate estimation for Bill of Materials (BOM) submission.
• Review critical issues and procedural delays in design; support Site Execution Teams.
• Ensure BIM (Building Information Modelling) implementation across projects.
• Resolve procurement issues and support Supply Chain Management (SCM) for vendor engineering order finalization.
• Support BOQ (Bill of Quantities) review, pre-bid offers, technical submissions, and post-tender clarifications to the Contracts Team.
• Lead and manage the team of Design Leads, Design Engineers, and Draughtspersons.
• Conduct vendor evaluation against technical specifications required by the client.
• Provide support to Site Execution Teams for commercial issues and processing of bills.
• Ensure issuance of Manufacturing Clearance through communication with suppliers.
• Communicate deliverable lists from clients and obtain resource requirements for projects.

• Minimum Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 12+ years (Must have experience predominantly in design aspects of Substation Construction and leading engineers in execution of multiple projects)
• Comprehensive knowledge of Primary Engineering and Secondary Engineering for substation projects.
• Proficient in design aspects of GIS (Gas Insulated Substation) / AIS (Air Insulated Substation) up to 765kV.
• Expertise in selection and design of equipment including Power Transformers, Reactors, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, and Instrument Transformers.
• Skilled in Substation Primary and Secondary Design: Earthing, Lighting, Lightning Protection, Cabling.
• Understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces between Civil, MEP, Instrumentation, and Secondary Engineering (Schemes, Wiring Diagrams, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) & Control Systems).
• Experience leading and executing projects across multiple geographies, clients, and utilities.
• Detailed knowledge of substation equipment, vendor engineering, and market conditions.
• Ability to interpret contractual technical requirements and facilitate project teams effectively.
• Strong interviewing skills for recruitment and team development.
• Desirable awareness of ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program), PSCAD (Power Systems Computer-Aided Design), CYMGRD (Grounding and Earthing Analysis Software), and Project Planning Tools