Senior Electrical Engineer (HV/MV)
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About the Role
Bechtel is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (HV/MV) to supervise and manage the design of infrastructure electrical systems for the Expo 2030 Riyadh project. The role involves reviewing technical submissions, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage the customer designers and contractors in the delivery of infrastructure HV/MV electrical systems design
- Review technical submissions from designers and contractors relating to electrical systems
- Support Contracts & Procurement in design delivery and post tender technical evaluation
- Monitor and report on progress and performance of designers and contractors
- Coordinate with Stakeholder Management team for permits and approvals
- Support Construction & Quality teams during execution, including resolution of RFIs and field change requests
- Support vendor factory testing and inspections for electrical systems
- Support Start Up/Commissioning team to ensure hand over requirements are addressed
- Coordinate electrical systems design with other project disciplines
- Undertake audits and present findings on engineering processes and policies
- Support the production of verification packages to facilitate turnover of completed electrical systems and facilities
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering
- 10+ years of relevant experience in big infrastructure projects
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design including power supplies, switchgear, earthing, lightning protection, standby power, and lighting
- In depth understanding of local and international codes, particularly NFPA, IBC, Saudi Building Code, National Grid (NG) and Saudi Electrical Company (SEC) regulations
- Proven experience working on large scale infrastructure, utility, or public event/venue projects
- Working knowledge of BIM platforms and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks), as well as electrical design simulation tools (ETP, DIALux etc.)
- Ability to review and validate electrical engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage
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Job Summary
- In this role, you will report to the Electrical Design Manager and be accountable for supervising and managing the work of the customer’s designers and contractors in the concept masterplan and delivery of design for the infrastructure electrical systems design including HV, MV power supplies, subst
- You will prepare estimates, work plans, progress reports and assist with the tender, evaluation and award recommendations for the MEP contractor(s).
- You will coordinate and collaborate with other teams such as the vertical assets Delivery teams, Stakeholder Management, Contracts & Procurement and Start up/Commissioning as required through all stages of the Project life cycle.
Major Responsibilities
- Supervision and management of the customer designers and contractors in the delivery of infrastructure HV/MV electrical systems design.
- Review of technical submissions from designers and contractors relating to electrical systems.
- Support to Contracts & Procurement in the delivery of design to support procurement and post tender technical evaluation and award recommendations.
- Monitoring & reporting on the progress and performance of the customer’s designers and contractors.
- Coordination with the Stakeholder Management team to ensure that all required permits and approvals are achieved in a timely manner throughout the Project life cycle.
- Support to Construction & Quality delivery teams during the execution of the works relating to infrastructure electrical systems, including resolution of requests for information, field change requests, non conformance reports and work inspection requests.
- Support the undertaking of vendor factory testing & inspections for electrical systems.
- Support to Start Up/Commissioning team from the outset to ensure that start up/commissioning and hand over requirements are addressed early in the design process and support the conduct of testing and commissioning during the execution of the works.
- Coordinate electrical systems design with other project disciplines, review project design criteria, vendor submissions, construction inspection records and startup test reports.
- Liaison with customer representatives as the subject matter expert and accountable person for delivery of electrical systems engineering documentation, including presentations and reporting as required.
- Undertake audits, reports and present findings of designer, contractor, stakeholder and project team application and adherence to engineering processes and policies.
Education And Experience Requirements
- Requires bachelor's or master’s degree in electrical engineering, with 10+ years of relevant experience in big infrastructure projects.
Required Knowledge And Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design, including power supplies, switchgear & motor control centers, earthing & bonding systems, lightning protection systems, standby power systems, interior and exterior lighting.
- In depth understanding of local and international codes, particularly NFPA, IBC, Saudi Building Code, National Grid (NG) and Saudi Electrical Company (SEC) regulations.
- Proven experience working on large scale infrastructure, utility, or public event/venue projects.
- Experience working and coordinating with multiple design consultants in a high performance, schedule driven environment.
- Working knowledge of BIM platforms and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks), as well as electrical design simulation tools (ETP, DIALux etc.).
- Ability to review and validate electrical engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of local permitting and authority engagement processes preferred.
- Excellent communication, and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and resolve complex technical challenges proactively.
- Support the production of verification packages to facilitate turnover of completed electrical systems and facilities.
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