Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage Substations📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Labora Partners is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with specialized experience in the construction and commissioning of high voltage substations. This role is for one of its clients, a leading international technical consulting and engineering company operating in the Middle East for over a decade. The client serves utilities, transmission and distribution system operators, generation companies, and electromechanical manufacturers. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant substation projects within a multinational, multidisciplinary, and technically advanced setting, collaborating with governmental institutions and grid operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and verify mechanical construction and commissioning activities for high voltage substations as executed by the EPC Contractor.
• Ensure all mechanical works adhere to contractual requirements, technical specifications, approved drawings, and project schedules.
• Verify the accuracy, methodology, quality control, and timely execution of all on-site mechanical works.
• Maintain comprehensive familiarity with mechanical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Supervise and verify the erection of structural steel and equipment.
• Oversee the mechanical installation of transformers and their associated cooling and oil systems.
• Manage the installation and verification of HVAC systems.
• Ensure the correct installation and verification of fire fighting and fire protection systems.
• Oversee and verify lifting and handling operations.
• Manage and verify the installation of piping and auxiliary systems.
• Implement and oversee quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures for mechanical works.
• Verify pre-commissioning and commissioning testing activities for mechanical systems.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and documentation of all mechanical activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the construction and commissioning of high voltage (HV) electrical substations.
• Proven track record in supervising and verifying the mechanical scope of substation construction and commissioning activities within multinational and multidisciplinary projects.
• Comprehensive familiarity with mechanical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with structural steel and equipment erection.
• Experience with the mechanical installation of transformers and associated cooling and oil systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems installation and verification.
• Experience with fire fighting and fire protection systems installation and verification.
• Understanding of lifting and handling operations in substation environments.
• Familiarity with piping and auxiliary systems installation and verification.
• Proficiency in quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning testing.
• Skilled in reporting and documentation for mechanical projects.
• Sound knowledge of recognized international and local engineering codes and standards, directives, and safety regulations, including but not limited to: ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, NFPA, ASHRAE, ISO, EN, DIN, HCIS, NCEC Environmental Regulations, OSHA, and relevant OEM standards and practices.
• Familiarity with the laws, regulations, and codes applicable within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is essential.

Required Skills

• Mechanical Engineering Drawings
• Structural Steel and Equipment Erection
• Mechanical Installation of Transformers
• HVAC Systems
• Fire Fighting and Fire Protection Systems
• Lifting and Handling Operations
• Piping and Auxiliary Systems
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Testing
• Reporting and Documentation
• Adherence to ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, NFPA, ASHRAE, ISO, EN, DIN, HCIS, NCEC Environmental Regulations, OSHA, and OEM Standards
• Knowledge of Saudi Arabian Laws and Regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• High attention to detail
• Rigorous, results-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• High commitment to safety
• High commitment to quality
• Professional integrity

Work Environment and Compensation

This is a full-time position for a Mechanical Engineer – High Voltage Substations. The role is based in Ar Rass and Al Ghat, located in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia. The required experience is a minimum of 8 years in the field, with an overall experience of over 10 years expected. The monthly salary offered is up to 20,*** SAR.

Labora Partners is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals.