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About the Role

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to significant projects and leverage global expertise. The position is essential for the successful design, implementation, and oversight of electrical systems, particularly within data centre environments, ensuring the reliability and redundancy required for mission-critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive electrical design reviews for all power and low-current systems, ensuring adherence to project specifications, international standards, and data centre best practices.
• Review and validate designs for medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) distribution, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, generators, grounding, lighting, Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, and other critical power infrastructure.
• Supervise electrical works on site, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and compliance with approved drawings and method statements.
• Coordinate effectively with mechanical, architectural, ICT, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.
• Identify design gaps, technical risks, and constructability issues, proposing practical solutions.
• Provide support during factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT) for major electrical equipment.
• Monitor contractor progress, review technical submittals, and provide recommendations to project leadership.
• Ensure all electrical installations meet the reliability and redundancy requirements of Tier-rated data centre environments.
• Participate in commissioning activities and support the preparation of final handover documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, specifically within large-scale construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, reviewing, or supervising electrical systems for data centres, mission-critical facilities, or other high-reliability environments.
• Strong background in design review processes, site supervision, and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Familiarity with relevant international standards applicable to electrical engineering and construction.

Required Skills

• Electrical Design Review
• Power Systems Analysis
• Low-Current Systems Design
• MV/LV Distribution Systems
• UPS Systems
• Generator Systems
• Grounding Systems
• Lighting Systems Design
• ELV Systems
• Critical Power Infrastructure
• Site Supervision
• Multidisciplinary Coordination
• Knowledge of International Standards
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Stakeholder Management

Work Location and Type

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