Principal Engineer – Electrical – Metro Stations
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WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical (Rail Stations) to lead electrical design and integration for metro station fit-out systems in Riyadh. The role requires 12-18+ years of experience in building/station electrical design with major rail/metro station projects.
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Responsibilities
- Lead multi disciplinary station electrical design: LV/MV building distribution, protection/coordination, earthing & bonding, lightning protection, standby generators & UPS, lighting & controls, across underground, at grade, and elevated stations
- Own the full design lifecycle: requirements capture, basis of design, load studies, selectivity/arc flash reviews, single lines, schematics, cable schedules, layouts, specs/BOQs, and employer’s requirements
- Apply rail specific life safety standards in stations: e.g., NFPA 130 for fixed guideway transit (egress, fire protection, emergency ventilation & control/communications); coordinate with fire/life safety, ventilation and architectural teams
- Design compliant emergency lighting to EN 1838/BS 5266 (escape route, open area, high risk task) and produce photometric calculations & layouts (Dialux/Relux)
- Engineer EMC & earthing interfaces to EN 50121 (railway EMC) and EN 50122 1 (earthing/bonding for fixed installations) and manage interfaces with signaling/telecom/PSD
- Coordinate digitally in BIM (Revit/ Navisworks) with architecture, structural and MEP; run design reviews, clash prevention and interface matrices
- Lead authority approvals (Saudi & UAE Civil Defence and utilities), support client/stakeholder workshops, value engineering and risk registers
- Mentor and manage a team of designers; review deliverables, uphold QA/QC; contribute to proposal writing and level of effort estimates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional registration (e.g., CEng/PE) strongly preferred
- 12–18+ years in building/station electrical design with major rail/metro station projects; GCC experience strongly preferred
- Strong grasp of NFPA 130, EN 1838/BS 5266 (emergency lighting), EN 50121/EN 50122 (EMC/earthing), BS 7671/IET Wiring Regs or NEC, and typical rail authority requirements
- Fluency with ETAP/Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD/Revit, and BIM coordination; familiarity with SCADA/BMS interfaces for station systems
- Excellent interface management, stakeholder communication and team leadership skills
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Job Description
- WSP Middle East is currently seeking a Principal Engineer – Electrical (Rail Stations) to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- The successful candidate will lead the electrical design and integration of rail/metro/train station fit out systems from concept through IFC, tender and construction support. You’ll own the LV power and lighting for stations, ancillary buildings and platforms, ensuring safety, reliability, maintain
Responsibilities
- Lead multi disciplinary station electrical design: LV/MV building distribution, protection/coordination, earthing & bonding, lightning protection, standby generators & UPS, lighting & controls, across underground, at grade, and elevated stations.
- Own the full design lifecycle: requirements capture, basis of design, load studies, selectivity/arc flash reviews, single lines, schematics, cable schedules, layouts, specs/BOQs, and employer’s requirements. Provide construction support as needed.
- Apply rail specific life safety standards in stations: e.g., NFPA 130 for fixed guideway transit (egress, fire protection, emergency ventilation & control/communications); coordinate with fire/life safety, ventilation and architectural teams.
- Design compliant emergency lighting to EN 1838/BS 5266 (escape route, open area, high risk task) and produce photometric calculations & layouts (Dialux/Relux).
- Engineer EMC & earthing interfaces to EN 50121 (railway EMC) and EN 50122 1 (earthing/bonding for fixed installations) and manage interfaces with signaling/telecom/PSD.
- Coordinate digitally in BIM (Revit/ Navisworks) with architecture, structural and MEP; run design reviews, clash prevention and interface matrices.
- Lead authority approvals (Saudi & UAE Civil Defence and utilities), support client/stakeholder workshops, value engineering and risk registers.
- Mentor and manage a team of designers; review deliverables, uphold QA/QC; contribute to proposal writing and level of effort estimates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Professional registration (e.g., CEng/PE) strongly preferred.
- 12–18+ years in building/station electrical design with major rail/metro station projects; GCC experience strongly preferred.
- Strong grasp of NFPA 130, EN 1838/BS 5266 (emergency lighting), EN 50121/EN 50122 (EMC/earthing), BS 7671/IET Wiring Regs or NEC, and typical rail authority requirements.
- Fluency with ETAP/Amtech, Dialux/Relux, AutoCAD/Revit, and BIM coordination; familiarity with SCADA/BMS interfaces for station systems.
- Excellent interface management, stakeholder communication and team leadership skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating station electrical design with PSD, tunnel ventilation controls, SCS/OCS interfaces, and evacuation strategies per NFPA 130.
- Past authority liaison in KSA (RCRC/SDAIA utilities/Civil Defense)
- RAMS exposure (EN 50126/8/9) and cyber/physical security considerations for stations.
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