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About the Electrical Project Manager Role

Linnk Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team on a contract basis. This role is focused on leading engineering activities for Electrical, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, primarily within the high-voltage substation sector. The position is based in Riyadh and Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

Role Overview and Project Focus

The Electrical Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end engineering efforts to ensure projects meet Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets. This involves managing multidisciplinary engineering teams dedicated to 132kV–400kV+ HV GIS/AIS substation EPC projects. The role requires a strong focus on technical leadership, compliance with industry standards, and effective stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities from initiation to completion to achieve project QCT targets.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams for HV substation EPC projects.
• Oversee Design Freeze processes, technical interfaces, and the Division of Responsibility (DoR).
• Coordinate engineering efforts with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with SEC, TMSS, TESP, TCP, Saudi Grid Codes, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, and CIGRE standards.
• Manage the engineering budget, workload, technical risks, and secure customer approvals.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients and Saudi utility providers.
• Lead technical negotiations, presentations, and interface management activities.
• Drive Safety by Design principles, EHS compliance, engineering Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), quality improvement initiatives, and ensure comprehensive final project documentation (As-Builts, O&M Manuals, REX).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10+ years of EPC engineering leadership experience in Transmission & Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector.
• Demonstrated experience with 132kV–400kV+ HV GIS/AIS substations.
• Proven expertise in primary design elements, including layouts, civil guide design, earthing/lightning protection, and GIS/MV/control building arrangements.

Essential Skills and Mandatory Requirements

• Proven experience working effectively with Saudi utility providers and diverse multidisciplinary international teams.
• Strong project management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel as required for project needs.
• Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) approval/registration is mandatory.

Work Type and Location

This is a contract position based in Riyadh and Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. The role requires a professional committed to delivering high-quality engineering leadership within the energy infrastructure sector.