Project Engineering Manager
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
GE Vernova seeks a Project Engineering Manager to lead engineering activities for Grid Solutions projects in Riyadh. You will manage design, budget, and technical interfaces, ensuring QCT delivery.
Key Skills for This Role
Responsibilities
- Accountability for the end to end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets
- Integrating engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure a seamless project flow and prevent functional silos
- Heading up multidisciplinary design teams (internal and external) to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout the project
- Managing the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries (Division of Responsibility) among all project partners
- Overseeing the resolution of complex technical interfaces between the customer, partners, and third party contractors to ensure system compatibility
- Maintaining sound control over the engineering budget and workload, identifying and mitigating technical risks before they impact project financials
- Ensuring all engineering deliverables and the final solution strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and all mandatory national and international regulatory standards
- Acting as the primary technical contact for the Customer and local utility providers, heading up technical negotiations and presentations
- Securing timely design approvals through systematic management of technical queries and customer comment cycles
- Ensuring Safety by Design principles and EHS requirements are embedded in every stage of the engineering process
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 7 years of established experience heading up primary design activities within EPC environments, specifically in Transmission and Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector
- Systematic understanding of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CIGRE) and regional regulations, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards and technical specifications (TMSS, TESP, TCP)
- Experience engaging with Saudi utility providers and clients to align project deliverables with national grid requirements
- Practical experience with High Voltage (HV) GIS/AIS substations ranging from 132kV up to 400kV and above
- Successful track record in technical project management within multidisciplinary and international team environments
- Willingness to travel globally and work in various locations as required by project needs
- Sound communication and negotiation skills
- Professional fluency in English and Arabic for effective communication with international stakeholders and local clients
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions
Full Job Posting
Job Description Summary
- In this role, you will head up and oversee all engineering activities within the project, ensuring sound adherence to Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) delivery criteria.
- You will ensure that optimized, cost effective, and operationally efficient technical solutions are implemented in alignment with customer expectations and the project schedule.
Key Responsibilities Engineering Management & Project Integration
- Accountability for the end to end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets.
- Integrating engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure a seamless project flow and prevent functional silos.
- Heading up multidisciplinary design teams (internal and external) to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities Technical Governance & Interface Management
- Managing the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries (Division of Responsibility) among all project partners.
- Overseeing the resolution of complex technical interfaces between the customer, partners, and third party contractors to ensure system compatibility.
- Maintaining sound control over the engineering budget and workload, identifying and mitigating technical risks before they impact project financials.
Key Responsibilities Client Management & Technical Compliance
- Ensuring all engineering deliverables and the final solution strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and all mandatory national (e.g., SEC, Saudi Grid Codes) and international (e.g., IEC, IEEE) regulatory standards.
- Acting as the primary technical contact for the Customer and local utility providers, heading up technical negotiations and presentations.
- Securing timely design approvals through systematic management of technical queries and customer comment cycles.
Key Responsibilities Quality, Safety & Performance Excellence
- Ensuring Safety by Design principles and EHS requirements are embedded in every stage of the engineering process.
- Monitoring engineering performance through key metrics (KPIs) and driving continuous improvement in design efficiency and quality.
- Steering the final documentation process (As Builts, O&M Manuals) and contributing to project Lessons Learned (Return of Experience REX).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of established experience heading up primary design activities within EPC environments, specifically in Transmission and Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector.
- Systematic understanding of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CIGRE) and regional regulations, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards and technical specifications (TMSS, TESP, TCP).
- Experience engaging with Saudi utility providers and clients to align project deliverables with national grid requirements.
- Practical experience with High Voltage (HV) GIS/AIS substations ranging from 132kV up to 400kV and above.
- Successful track record in technical project management within multidisciplinary and international team environments.
- Willingness to travel globally and work in various locations as required by project needs.
- Sound communication and negotiation skills.
- Professional fluency in English and Arabic for effective communication with international stakeholders and local clients.
Eligibility Requirement
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in KSA without company sponsorship or time restrictions.
Desired Characteristics
- Extensive experience in High Voltage Substation Primary Design, covering general layouts, civil guide design, earthing and lightning protection systems, and GIS/MV/Control building arrangements.
- Understanding of project execution risks and financial processes.
- Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration and build effective teams.
- Conducting detailed design reviews for substation steel structures, electrical safety clearances, and cable routing.
- Demonstrated understanding of High Voltage and Medium Voltage equipment design review, ideally supplemented by insights from Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and site visits.
- Communicating effectively across multidisciplinary departments and functions to achieve shared project goals.
- Systematic approach to identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
- Experience in fostering a collaborative team environment and building professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Systematic communication of technical data through effective presentation skills to various audiences.
- Project management competencies applied throughout the engineering lifecycle.
- Demonstrating commitment, sound judgment, and a purposeful approach to technical strategy while inspiring team members.
- Professional fluency in Arabic.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at GE Vernova
Partner Alliance Manager - META
Dubai, UAE
GE Vernova seeks a Partner Alliance Manager for the META region to drive development of partnerships for Asset Performance Management and Operations Performance Management software solutions. The role involves managing p
Partner Alliance Manager - META
Dubai, UAE
GE Vernova is seeking a Partner Alliance Manager for the META region to drive development of strategic relationships and resellers for GE Digital's Asset Performance Management and Operations Performance Management solut
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA
GE Vernova seeks a Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist to perform testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation automation systems at customer sites in Riyadh. The role requires a Bachelor's in Electri
Lead Site Manager – EHV Substation project
Jeddah, KSA
GE Vernova seeks a Lead Site Manager for an EHV Substation project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role involves overall site management, customer relationship management, safety program implementation, and coordination wit
Part Sales Specialist - Early Career Trainee
Riyadh, KSA
GE Vernova seeks a Part Sales Specialist - Early Career Trainee for a 12-month program in Riyadh. The role focuses on developing a proactive sales approach, managing the inquiry-to-order process, and coordinating with cu
Special Process Operator
Dubai, UAE
GE Vernova seeks a Special Process Operator for the Gas Turbine Cell at Jebel Ali Service Center. The role executes heat treatment, blasting, shot peening, and coating operations. Requires a diploma or high school degree
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA
GE Vernova seeks a Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist to perform testing and validation of equipment and installations at customer sites in Riyadh. The role involves field service and maintenance activities.
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA
GE Vernova seeks a Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist to perform testing and validation of equipment and installations at customer sites in Riyadh. The role involves field service and maintenance activities.
Partner Alliance Manager - META
Dubai, UAE
Partner Alliance Manager - META
Dubai, UAE
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA
Lead Site Manager – EHV Substation project
Jeddah, KSA
Part Sales Specialist - Early Career Trainee
Riyadh, KSA
Special Process Operator
Dubai, UAE
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA
Substation Automation Commissioning Specialist
Riyadh, KSA