ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - FRESH GRADUATE📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Al Rugaib Holding Company is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is designed for fresh graduates or professionals with up to one year of experience, offering a comprehensive learning experience. You will work under the supervision of senior engineers, contributing to our diverse portfolio of commercial, retail, and mall projects. The role provides direct exposure to various stages of project execution, from design reviews and site implementation to testing, commissioning, and project close-out, fostering a strong foundation for a career in project management and engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in reviewing electrical drawings, specifications, and technical submissions.
• Assist in coordinating electrical requirements, including owner scope, tenant scope, and interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Participate in site visits and inspections, documenting observations and following up on action items and technical comments.
• Aid in reviewing basic requirements for power distribution, lighting, low-current systems, fire alarm systems, and HVAC electrical interfaces.
• Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, MEP teams, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Prepare progress updates, meeting notes, inspection summaries, and documentation logs.
• Support the tracking of project deliverables against approved schedules and instructions.
• Assist in managing Requests for Information (RFIs), material submittals, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and handover documents.
• Adhere to safety requirements, local codes, and company procedures, escalating technical issues as needed.
• Develop technical knowledge through hands-on experience in design reviews, site execution, testing, commissioning, and project close-out.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Fresh graduate or up to two years of relevant experience, including internships or cooperative training.
• Foundational understanding of power distribution, lighting systems, low-current systems, fire alarm systems, and electrical safety principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required; experience with Revit MEP or BIM is a strong advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills in both Arabic and English, with a willingness to enhance technical reporting capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail, a proactive learning attitude, and the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to conduct site visits and provide field coordination support.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers or eligibility for registration is preferred.

Required Skills

• Electrical Design Coordination
• Site Follow-up and Inspections
• Documentation Management
• Project Reporting
• Reviewing Electrical Drawings and Technical Submissions
• Coordination of Electrical Requirements
• Action Item and Snag List Tracking
• Understanding of Basic Power Distribution, Lighting, Low-Current, and Fire Alarm Systems
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Principles
• Engineering Drawing Interpretation
• AutoCAD
• Revit MEP / BIM (preferred)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Communication Skills (Arabic and English)
• Technical Reporting
• Attention to Detail
• Willingness to Learn
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Site Execution, Testing, and Commissioning
• Project Close-out Procedures

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a team environment and requires a willingness to conduct site visits as needed to support field coordination efforts.