Electrical Site Engineer - Substation | Saudi Arabia

Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established construction and power infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia, recognized for delivering complex electrical, transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the Kingdom.As an Electrical Site Engineer – Substation, you will be responsible for supervising and supporting electrical construction activities related to MV/HV substation projects. The role involves site coordination, installation supervision, technical review, quality control, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and utility requirements.Work Location: Saudi ArabiaKey AccountabilitiesSupervise electrical site activities related to MV/HV substation projects, ensuring work is executed according to approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.Support the installation of substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, control panels, protection panels, cable trays, and earthing systems.Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and work procedures.Coordinate with design, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth project execution.Monitor cable laying, glanding, termination, testing, and cable routing activities in line with project standards.Ensure proper execution of earthing, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary electrical systems within the substation.Conduct site inspections and support QA/QC teams during material inspection, installation checks, and testing activities.Prepare daily progress reports, site updates, and required technical documentation for the Construction Manager or Project Manager.Liaise with clients, consultants, utility representatives, and subcontractors to resolve technical and site-related issues.Support testing and commissioning teams during inspection, pre-commissioning, functional testing, energization, and handover stages.Ensure compliance with relevant standards and utility requirements, including SEC, IEC, IEEE, BS, and applicable Saudi regulations.Knowledge, Skills, and ExperienceWe Are Looking For: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical site engineering within MV/HV substation or power infrastructure construction projects.Hands-on experience in MV/HV substations, preferably including voltage levels such as 11 kV, 22 kV, 33 kV, 132 kV, or 220 kV.Good understanding of substation systems, electrical equipment installation, cable works, earthing systems, protection panels, and site execution procedures.Familiarity with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, isolators, busbars, control and protection systems, and auxiliary systems.Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, layout drawings, cable schedules, termination drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.Strong knowledge of HSE and quality requirements for electrical construction activities.Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.Good communication and teamwork abilities.Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and basic engineering/design review tools.PMP, IOSH, NEBOSH, or any relevant safety certification is an added advantage.