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About the Role

Albawani is seeking a dedicated Electrical Engineer to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the successful delivery of electrical works on site. Reporting to the Design Manager and working under the guidance of the Senior Electrical Engineer, the Electrical Engineer will review, coordinate, and implement design and construction activities, ensuring adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

This is a primarily site-focused role that requires active participation in resolving day-to-day construction issues and supporting technical workflows. The successful candidate will contribute to drafting, detailing, and preparing sketches and mark-ups using CAD/BIM tools to provide practical and timely solutions for site challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day electrical engineering support on site, addressing construction queries, RFIs, and technical clarifications.
• Review electrical works, including power distribution, lighting, ELV systems, containment, and earthing, to verify compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Identify electrical site issues, discrepancies, or non-conformances and report them to the Senior Electrical Engineer.
• Coordinate electrical activities with architectural, structural, mechanical, and fit-out works to prevent clashes and execution conflicts.
• Support inspections, testing, and commissioning activities for electrical systems.
• Prepare and update sketches, mark-ups, and simple electrical drawings/details using CAD tools to facilitate site execution.
• Assist in producing redline drawings and as-built markups based on actual site conditions.
• Provide hands-on drafting support using AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM tools when necessary to resolve site issues efficiently.
• Ensure all issued sketches and drawings are clear, coordinated, and aligned with the approved design intent.
• Review electrical shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements under supervision, ensuring compliance with design intent, specifications, and project standards.
• Assist in preparing technical comments and tracking the status of submittals.
• Verify the correct implementation of approved shop drawings and materials on site.
• Support the preparation and validation of electrical as-built drawings and documentation.
• Assist in preparing responses to RFIs, Technical Queries (TQs), and site clarifications.
• Support the investigation and close-out of NCRs, observations, and quality issues.
• Coordinate with the Senior Electrical Engineer to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Maintain records of technical correspondence and site decisions.
• Coordinate with site engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers on all electrical matters.
• Interface with other disciplines, including Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical teams, to ensure coordinated delivery.
• Attend coordination meetings and provide updates to senior team members.
• Ensure proper utilization of document control systems and project workflows.
• Develop knowledge of electrical systems, installation practices, and coordination processes.
• Support lessons learned initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Seek guidance from senior engineers and actively participate in team knowledge sharing.
• Promote best practices in electrical construction quality and execution.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 to 7 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering within construction or design-build environments.
• Experience supporting electrical works, including power, lighting, and ELV systems.
• Basic understanding of multidisciplinary coordination and construction workflows.
• Familiarity with shop drawings, RFIs, and site execution processes.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination tools.
• Ability to produce and modify basic electrical drawings and details to support site delivery.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, including power, lighting, ELV, containment, and earthing.
• Ability to interpret and review electrical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with coordination workflows and document control systems.
• Good organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment and Project Context

This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is focused on Design & Build projects. The work involves electrical systems including power, lighting, and ELV, requiring multidisciplinary coordination across design and construction phases. The projects are complex building or infrastructure developments that necessitate integrated MEP delivery.

Professional certification in electrical engineering is considered an advantage but is not mandatory for this position.