Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer

About the Role

Kent is seeking a Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer to join their team in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position, requiring 48 hours per week. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete execution of electrical and instrumentation construction activities on-site, ensuring all work adheres to safety standards, quality requirements, project schedules, and applicable Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES/SAEP).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for a specific area of electrical/instrumentation work and supervise the preparation of Construction/Installation Work Packages (CWPs/IWPs) and site deliverables.
• Review IFC drawings, single line diagrams, cable schedules, loop diagrams, hook-up drawings, and panel/cabinet drawings relevant to the E&I scope.
• Mark up redline drawings based on actual field conditions, approved field changes, and site deviations.
• Maintain the redline/as-built drawing register and coordinate with the document control/engineering team for formal incorporation into as-built documentation.
• Supervise the installation of cable trays/conduits, cable laying/pulling, and termination for power, instrument, control, lighting, and grounding cables.
• Oversee the installation of electrical equipment/transformers, MCC/switchgear, local control panels/stations, field instruments, junction boxes, and hook-ups.
• Supervise the installation and integration of ESD/DCS/VMS/F&G systems, cabinets, and marshalling cabinets.
• Coordinate loop checking, function testing (including Cause & Effect testing), and energization of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and divergences from approved drawings/design intent, raising them as Technical Queries (TQs) through the proper technical channel.
• Ensure compliance with Kent’s ISO accredited QMS and project-specific procedures, guides, and standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection requests (cable termination, continuity/megger testing, panel wiring), hold points, and close out of non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in factory acceptance tests and support Mechanical Completion/pre-commissioning handover activities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in a relevant E&I engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience in the end-to-end execution of electrical and instrumentation construction scope at site.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings, preparing Construction Work Packages (CWPs) and Installation Work Packages (IWPs).
• Familiarity with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards and Procedures (SAES/SAEP).

Work Environment and Standards

The role requires adherence to the applicable project E&I Design Manual/Procedures and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards. Employees are expected to observe all Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment, and Quality rules set by Kent, its clients, and the governing authorities of the host country.

Professional Development

In consultation with the Construction Manager, the Senior Site/Construction E&I Engineer will be responsible for identifying personal development needs and ensuring agreed development goals are met. Related duties will be performed as instructed.