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 Arabia

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise 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 Experience

We 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.