Senior Engineer ICT Instrumentation & Controls

About Jacobs

Jacobs is a global company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, and operational advancement. The company works to transform abstract ideas into realities that benefit the world.

Role Overview

Jacobs is seeking an Electrical & ICT Commissioning Engineer – Water Assets to join the team in Neom, Al Jawf. This full-time, site-based role involves providing contractual leadership for a major program, bridging the gap between active construction and the final energization of plants for NEOM's water infrastructure. The position ensures that all electrical infrastructure, heavy instrumentation, and digital telemetry systems are constructed to NEOM standards before leading functional testing, loop checks, and asset handovers to ENOWA.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct QA/QC inspections for all electrical and ICT installations to ensure compliance with IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Inspect and audit electrical/ICT installations, including cable trays, cabling systems, switchboards, instrumentation, and related infrastructure.
• Review and approve technical documentation such as material submittals, ITPs, method statements, and factory test certificates against project requirements.
• Manage non-conformance processes, including issuing, monitoring, and closing NCRs for electrical and ICT works.
• Witness, verify, and sign off electrical testing and commissioning activities to ensure safe and compliant system operation.
• Supervise energization and commissioning of low- and medium-voltage equipment, including switchgear, MCCs, and VFDs.
• Ensure site safety compliance by enforcing safety procedures and managing Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) requirements.
• Oversee instrumentation, controls, and automation testing, including calibration verification, loop checks, telemetry, PLC, and SCADA testing.
• Manage digital infrastructure commissioning, including testing and validation of the project's digital backbone systems.
• Lead project closeout and handover activities, including punch list management, review of handover documents, and validation of as-built documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Working knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC), MEWA guidelines, and relevant international standards.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, site-based position located in Neom, Al Jawf.