Senior Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead and manage all electrical engineering activities for a cultural development project in Abha, Saudi Arabia. This includes overseeing design reviews, installations, testing, and commissioning phases, covering power distribution, various lighting systems including architectural and museum-specific lighting, as well as low current systems such as fire alarms and integration with the Building Management System (BMS). The role ensures adherence to the Saudi Building Code, international standards, safety protocols, and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate electrical design documents, technical submissions, shop drawings, and load schedules, ensuring compliance with SBC, NFPA, IEC, and museum standards.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve site queries and coordinate closely with contractors and consultants.
• Supervise the installation of power distribution systems including grounding and earthing, lighting systems, generators, transformers with protection, and cable management structures.
• Ensure quality, specification adherence, and safety compliance through inspections and generation of snag lists for corrections.
• Manage installation and integration of low current systems such as addressable fire alarms, public address systems, lighting control panels, CCTV, security systems, master clocks, and their interface with BMS.
• Lead the testing and commissioning processes for electrical and ELV systems, oversee project documentation completion, and facilitate client handover including training sessions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Between 5 to 10 years' experience mainly in electrical engineering roles within fit-out, museum, cultural, or large-scale construction sectors.
• In-depth understanding of electrical distribution networks, ELV infrastructure, lighting designs, and fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply SBC, NFPA, and IEC codes.
• Competence in AutoCAD, Revit, and project management tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory; Arabic language skills are considered an asset.

Personal Attributes

• Meticulous with strong analytical and troubleshooting ability.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently under pressure.
• Dedicated to maintaining safety, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Skilled in teamwork and managing stakeholder relationships effectively.