Electrical Engineer/Telecommunications

About the Role

HanmiGlobal MENA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong background in telecommunications infrastructure. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves joining a client-side Program Management and Construction Management (PMCM) team for a significant government land development and infrastructure program. The role focuses on integrated electrical and telecommunications engineering across design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and handover for a specific development package.

Role Context and Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will review and monitor the work of the Lead Developer, designers, and contractors, ensuring technical interfaces are coordinated and compliance is recorded. This role provides recommendations to the Package Project Manager and Construction Manager, with support from the Core Team Senior Electrical Engineer and Senior Telecom Engineer. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing electrical and telecommunications design submissions at all stages, including criteria, load assessments, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Assessing electrical infrastructure components such as MV/LV distribution, substations, cable networks, street lighting, and associated control systems.
• Evaluating telecommunications infrastructure, including duct routes, fiber-optic cabling, access networks, and provisions for service provider connections.
• Coordinating design between electrical/telecom systems and other infrastructure elements, identifying clashes and constructability issues.
• Reviewing technical submittals, shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and RFIs, issuing documented technical comments.
• Monitoring installation and construction to verify conformity with approved designs, specifications, and quality plans through site inspections.
• Coordinating Electrical Inspector(s) and working with the Construction Manager to prioritize inspections and track deficiencies.
• Reviewing and following up on inspection requests, nonconformance reports, and punch lists, escalating unresolved issues.
• Coordinating interfaces, permits, NOCs, and connections with authorities and service providers like SEC, via the Package Interface Specialist.
• Witnessing electrical and telecom testing and commissioning in accordance with approved procedures and authority requirements.
• Monitoring design and construction progress, identifying risks, and contributing to mitigation recommendations.
• Reviewing as-built records, test results, O&M documentation, and other close-out deliverables for handover readiness.
• Coordinating with Core Team Senior Engineers on complex technical issues and preparing technical inputs for reports and meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this role must demonstrate a strong professional background and specific technical expertise:

• Over 10 years of relevant professional experience, with a minimum of 12 years required for screening.
• Proven experience in both electrical power infrastructure and telecommunications infrastructure design/design review and construction supervision on major infrastructure or land development projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical distribution networks, substations, underground cables, street lighting, earthing, protection, testing, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of telecom ducts, chambers, fiber-optic networks, network interfaces, service-provider coordination, and telecom installation/testing practices.
• Experience in a PMC/PMCM, owner's engineer, or engineering supervision consultant role, including design submittal review, site inspections, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Working knowledge of relevant Saudi regulations, utility/service-provider requirements, applicable IEC and project-adopted standards, and construction quality/HSE procedures.
• Ability to review engineering calculations, CAD drawings, technical specifications, inspection/test plans, and handover documentation.
• Familiarity with Aconex or similar document-control systems.
• Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) is required.

Required Skills

• Strong written and spoken English for technical reporting and communication.
• Effective stakeholder coordination and issue-resolution skills.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic program management and construction management team. The role requires active engagement with various stakeholders, including developers, contractors, and regulatory authorities.