Electrical (Design Services)

About SYSTRA

SYSTRA is a global engineering and consultancy firm specializing in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA focuses on designing safe and sustainable transport solutions that connect communities, promote social inclusion, and improve access to employment, education, and leisure worldwide. For 65 years, SYSTRA has collaborated with cities and regions to develop, enhance, and modernize infrastructure and transport systems across the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to testing, deployment, and maintenance. The company operates in over 80 countries, with 74% of its turnover generated internationally, supporting clients in their digital, ecological, and energy transitions to shape the future of mobility.

Role Overview

SYSTRA is seeking an Electrical (Design) Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position involves reporting to the Senior Electrical (Design) Engineer and becoming an integral part of a specialized technical group. The primary focus of this role is to conduct technical design reviews related to LV electrical management systems for metro projects, including the assessment and review of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for various structures such as underground, at-ground, and elevated stations, tunnels, and other transportation-related buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Review design equipment layouts for items such as LV Switchboards, MCC Switchboards, and Automatic Transfer Switchboards (***
• Review the design, installation, and laying of * cable lighting, small power low current cable, fire alarm, BMS system, earthing, and lightning protection systems.
• Review prepared cable sizing calculations, cable raceways calculations, cable correction factors, short circuit, and voltage drop analysis.
• Review developed Lighting Illumination Level table analysis using DIALux/AGI32 software or other lighting programs.
• Review design riser and single line diagrams, circuiting, and interconnection diagrams of Low Voltage Systems.
• Review prepared cable load schedules, termination drawings, and shop drawing details.
• Calculate Electrical Load using NEC Standards and Local Body Regulations.
• Review Electrical Engineering layouts, plans, and specifications based on the national building code, NEC 2008 code, and RC (Royal Commission) standards.
• Review and comment on Design Drawings, Shop Drawings, Material Submittals, RFIs, etc., submitted by the Contractor.
• Review and approve Contract E&I Design Specifications and Approved Manufacturer List.
• Coordinate the design with other engineering service disciplines and draughtsmen.
• Oversee Witness Factory Acceptance Test of LV & MCC Switchboards at the manufacturer’s fabrication plant prior to delivery.
• Actively participate in Startup Testing of all equipment, main switchboards, including testing of interface control to ATS Switchboards, Standby Generators & Fuel distribution systems, Fire-alarm, Fire Pumps, and BMS Systems.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this Electrical (Design Services) role should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in electrical design and review, particularly within large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects. A strong understanding of LV electrical management systems and relevant industry standards such as NEC and local body regulations is essential.

Work Location

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.