Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer

About the Role

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to join its Infrastructure and Maritime Project Management (I&MPM) division. This full-time role involves providing specialized technical leadership and oversight for electrical power distribution, lighting, grounding, and advanced instrumentation/control systems across diverse infrastructure facilities and maritime assets.

Department Overview

The Infrastructure and Maritime Project Management (I&MPM) division is responsible for managing the full lifecycle project delivery for critical infrastructure and maritime ventures. This includes services from feasibility and design to construction, commissioning, and handover of civil works, buildings, roads, utilities, industrial facilities, port upgrades, berth changes, marine logistics, and vessel capital projects. The division ensures timely and on-budget completion while meeting quality, safety, regulatory, and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority and oversight for the design, execution, and commissioning of complex electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Formulate the basis for engineering studies by analyzing data related to scope, economic value, and long-range planning.
• Coordinate work direction for the preparation of designs, processes, and reports, supporting project execution by initiating detailed work outlines and making decisions on basic processes.
• Ensure the integration of control systems into broader infrastructure developments.
• Assess the technical validity and regulatory compliance of complex engineering schematics and specifications.
• Review the work of directed engineers and third parties to ensure adherence to established industry standards and report presentation methods.
• Perform rigorous reviews of vendor submittals and equipment documentation to ensure alignment with requirements.
• Evaluate contractor performance and approve problem-solving reports to assure efficiency and conformance to overall project objectives.
• Direct the troubleshooting and resolution of sophisticated technical challenges related to electrical systems and process controls.
• Act as a technical consultant to discuss, coordinate, and resolve problems with internal and external personnel.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing solutions for facility modifications, estimating costs, preparing technical justifications, and completing expenditure requests.
• Oversee the development and execution of commissioning and startup procedures for critical assets.
• Lead the implementation and operation of all recommended solutions to ensure effective facility enhancements.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff by providing guidance on advanced design methodologies and reliability standards.
• Delegate work to directed personnel and finalize specialized technical proposals and studies of proposed projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to review and approve engineering designs, technical specifications, and drawings.
• Proficiency in ensuring strict compliance with Saudi Aramco standards, NEC/IEC codes, and international regulatory requirements.
• Experience in managing on-site execution, contractor performance, and vendor equipment evaluations.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications are invited to apply for this position.