Field Engineer Electrical

About the Role

SNC-Lavalin Fayez Engineering is seeking a Field Engineer - Electrical for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves supervising and monitoring the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems for a significant development project. The successful candidate will ensure all electrical works adhere to approved drawings, project specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations.

Role Context and Collaboration

The Field Engineer - Electrical will work closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. This position is critical for supporting the successful delivery of complex electrical infrastructure and building systems across various project components, including convention centers, hotels, resorts, commercial buildings, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor the installation of electrical systems, including power distribution, transformers, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and ELV systems.
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship quality and adherence to approved standards and construction methodologies.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation related to electrical works.
• Verify that electrical materials and equipment delivered to the site conform to approved submittals and project specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance and construction progress against approved schedules and project milestones.
• Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, ICT, security, and specialist systems to ensure proper integration.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, cable testing, energization procedures, and commissioning operations.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and field engineering issues.
• Ensure the implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Monitor the installation and testing of fire alarm, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, public address, and other ELV systems.
• Verify compliance with international standards, local authority regulations, and utility requirements.
• Identify technical issues, design conflicts, construction constraints, and non-conformances, recommending corrective actions.
• Prepare daily reports, site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical assessments.
• Assist in progress measurement and verification of completed works for payment certification purposes.
• Participate in project coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress review sessions.
• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented and maintained throughout electrical construction activities.
• Support testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, snagging, and de-snagging activities.
• Assist in operational readiness and handover of electrical systems to the client and facilities management teams.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, approvals, and project documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess relevant experience as a Field Engineer - Electrical, with a proven track record in supervising and monitoring electrical system installations for large-scale development projects. Specific experience requirements were not provided, but a strong understanding of electrical systems, construction methodologies, and compliance standards is essential.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involving site-based supervision and coordination within a dynamic project environment. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including contractors, project management, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Further details regarding the application process will be provided upon inquiry.