Power Transformer Design Engineer📣 Job Ad

Role Overview

Iduast Company is seeking a Power Transformer Design Engineer for a full-time position located in King Salman Energy Park, Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for leading the design and localization of high-voltage power transformers (220kV and above) for manufacturing operations within Saudi Arabia. The position focuses on establishing localized design standards, delivering technically optimized transformer solutions, supporting international bidding activities, and ensuring compliance with industry requirements while mentoring local engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a localized design system for 220kV and above power transformers, including English design specifications, calculation standards, and drawing templates.
• Develop transformer designs in compliance with IEC, SASO, SEC, and Saudi Aramco technical standards and project requirements.
• Lead the preparation of technical proposals, bid documentation, technical clarifications, and customer design reviews for international projects.
• Perform and review electromagnetic, insulation, mechanical, lead arrangement, and tank structural designs for high-voltage transformers.
• Optimize transformer designs for Saudi operating conditions, including high ambient temperatures, desert environments, and sandstorm conditions.
• Control engineering changes, material selection, and design outputs while ensuring compatibility with local manufacturing capabilities and supply chains.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of major design issues, supporting manufacturing, testing, and field operations through root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Technical Leadership and Compliance

The role requires strong technical leadership in power transformer design, ensuring all solutions meet stringent industry and project-specific standards. This includes adherence to IEC, SASO, SEC, and Saudi Aramco technical requirements. A critical aspect involves optimizing designs to perform reliably under challenging Saudi operating conditions, such as high ambient temperatures, desert environments, and sandstorms.

Mentorship and Collaboration

A significant component of this position involves developing local engineering talent. The Power Transformer Design Engineer will mentor and train local design engineers by creating technical training materials and establishing engineering development programs. Additionally, the role necessitates close collaboration with manufacturing, testing, quality, and process engineering teams to ensure successful product development and production readiness.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of experience in power transformer design, with a focus on high-voltage systems (220kV and above).

Work Location

This full-time position is based at Iduast Company facilities within King Salman Energy Park, Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia.