Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Ensure electrical works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, Saudi Electrical Code, NFPA standards, and hotel operator requirements.
• Review shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, panel schedules, load calculations, and single-line diagrams.
• Supervise medium-voltage and low-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, distribution panels, generators, UPS systems, and emergency power supplies.
• Oversee lighting, small power, earthing, lightning protection, cable containment, and electrical distribution systems.
• Coordinate fire alarm, emergency lighting, life-safety systems, and electrical interfaces with architectural, interior, and MEP disciplines.
• Inspect materials and equipment, conduct site inspections, identify defective work, and monitor corrective actions.
• Witness testing, commissioning, energization, and performance verification before handover.
• Review testing reports, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, and handover documentation.
• Monitor progress and report technical issues, safety concerns, risks, and delays to the Project Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Valid Saudi Council of Engineers membership is mandatory.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in electrical installation and construction supervision.
• Experience in high-rise buildings, five-star hotels, luxury hospitality developments, or major hotel renovation projects.
• Strong experience with MV/LV distribution, generators, UPS systems, lighting, emergency power, and life-safety systems.
• Experience in electrical testing, commissioning, and energization.
• Knowledge of the Saudi Electrical Code, Saudi Building Code, NFPA requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Experience with engineering consultancies or construction supervision consultants.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM coordination, and relevant electrical engineering software.
• Written and spoken English fluency is mandatory; Arabic is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-rise refurbishment and work with existing electrical infrastructure is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Madinah Central Area or similarly sensitive urban locations is preferred.
• PMP or an equivalent professional qualification is preferred.

Work Setting

• The role involves construction-site supervision for a hotel renovation project.