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About the Role

Klybeck Life Sciences MENA is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position requires a professional with over 10 years of experience, specifically within a main contractor environment. The role involves overseeing the physical installation and successful execution of all electrical systems on projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. This position requires close coordination with project stakeholders, including site superintendents, subcontractors, and consultants. The engineer will be responsible for reviewing design packages, managing shop drawings, performing engineering calculations, and ensuring the procurement, installation, testing, and handover of electrical equipment and systems. The role also includes managing utility connections and contributing to project management and financial aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the physical installation of all electrical systems, including High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) power, lighting, Extra Low Voltage (ELV)/telecoms, and fire alarm systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications and building codes.
• Coordinate with site superintendents and subcontractors to sequence electrical work and avoid spatial clashes with other trades.
• Review Issued-for-Construction (IFC) design packages, identifying design flaws, code conflicts, or opportunities for value engineering.
• Manage the production and review of detailed electrical shop drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load schedules, and coordination models.
• Perform or verify engineering calculations, including voltage drop, cable sizing, short circuit analysis, and protection coordination.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and prepare technical bid summaries for the procurement of electrical equipment such as switchgears, transformers, generators, and panels.
• Prepare and submit Material Submittals to the client/consultant, verifying proposed equipment aligns with project standards.
• Track the delivery of electrical materials and inspect arriving items for damage and compliance.
• Manage the process for obtaining No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and utility connections from local Authorities.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of all electrical assets to verify safe and optimal operation before final handover.
• Ensure the accurate preparation and submission of As-Built drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Assist the Project Manager with estimating project costs, preparing variation orders (VOs), and conducting risk assessments.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (*** in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer, specifically with a Main Contractor.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Expertise in Electrical Engineering principles and practices.
• Proficiency in managing HV/LV power systems, lighting systems, ELV/telecoms systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Experience in the creation and review of shop drawings, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), load schedules, and coordination models.
• Strong capability in performing and verifying engineering calculations (*, voltage drop, cable sizing, short circuit, protection coordination).
• Skilled in vendor quote evaluation and preparing technical bid summaries.
• Proficient in preparing and managing Material Submittals.
• Familiarity with the NOC (No Objection Certificate) and utility connection processes with local Authorities.
• Experience in overseeing the testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in preparing As-Built drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
• Ability to assist with project cost estimating and the preparation of variation orders (VOs).
• Competence in conducting risk assessments.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Strong ability to review design packages and identify value-engineering opportunities.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.