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About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in Design Services to join our team in Riyadh. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects within a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review electrical design packages across all project stages, including concept, schematic, detailed design, Issued For Construction (IFC), and as-built submissions for stations, tunnels, viaducts, depots, and ancillary facilities.
• Review low-voltage power distribution systems, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), riser diagrams, switchboards, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs), distribution boards, load schedules, and protection coordination studies.
• Validate electrical calculations and engineering studies, such as load assessments, cable sizing, load flow, short-circuit analysis, voltage drop calculations, and protective device coordination using approved software tools.
• Assess earthing, bonding, and lightning protection systems for compliance with project requirements and applicable international standards.
• Review lighting and emergency lighting designs, calculations, and reports to ensure compliance with operational, safety, and life-safety requirements.
• Verify electrical interfaces with life-safety and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, including smoke control, tunnel ventilation, pressurization systems, fire pumps, fire alarm systems, and essential power systems.
• Review design deliverables such as drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, manufacturer data, datasheets, method statements, and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring adherence to project standards and document control requirements.
• Support testing and commissioning activities through the review of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Site Acceptance Test (SAT), and Integrated System Acceptance Test (ISAT) documentation, and participate in testing and startup activities as required.
• Review and recommend approval of Electrical and Instrumentation Design Specifications and Approved Manufacturer Lists in accordance with project standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including architecture, structural, mechanical, fire engineering, and rail systems disciplines, to resolve design interfaces and clashes.
• Participate in Building Information Modeling (BIM)-based design coordination activities and support integrated project delivery.
• Promote safety-by-design principles, quality, sustainability, and operational reliability through effective design review and risk identification.
• Prepare technical review reports, comment registers, presentations, and recommendations to support project delivery.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical design, design review, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, including NEC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA, as well as local authority requirements.
• Experience working on large-scale civil, infrastructure, industrial, or transportation projects.
• Detailed understanding of electrical systems, materials, equipment selection, and engineering design principles.
• Strong analytical, technical review, and coordination skills.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations and engineering assessments using industry-standard software.

Desired Skills

• Experience on railway, metro, or transit projects.
• Previous experience on projects within the GCC region.
• Proficiency in ETAP, DIALux, AGI32, or other relevant electrical engineering software.
• Experience working in BIM-enabled and multidisciplinary project environments.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh. The role involves close collaboration with various engineering disciplines and requires a proactive approach to design review and problem-solving.