ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Project

King Saud University (KSU) Utilities & Facilities Relocation – Southern Plot

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Department

Engineering

Employment Type

Full-Time

Reports To

Head of Engineering Department

Job Purpose

The Electrical Design Engineer will support the detailed design, technical coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems for the KSU Utilities & Facilities Relocation Project. The role covers electrical services associated with the Medium Temperature Hot Water plant, diesel-fired boiler systems, fuel facilities, pumping equipment, water treatment systems, utility tunnels, instrumentation, local control panels, and central SCADA interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate electrical designs for the KSU utility and industrial facilities in accordance with the approved design basis, employer requirements, specifications, and project programme.

• Develop electrical single-line diagrams, load schedules, equipment power requirements, cable schedules, cable sizing and voltage-drop calculations, short-circuit and protection studies, and panel schedules.

• Design and coordinate LV and, where applicable, MV distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution boards, UPS systems, emergency supplies, lighting, small power, earthing, bonding, and lightning protection.

• Coordinate electrical power and control requirements for boilers, burners, forced-draft fans, pumps, deaerator systems, hot-water tanks, water treatment packages, fuel systems, and other packaged equipment.

• Prepare electrical layouts, cable routing and containment drawings, panel locations, equipment connection details, control schematics, termination details, and installation details.

• Coordinate PLC, burner management system, instrumentation, local control panel, communication network, and SCADA requirements, including I/O, alarms, interlocks, monitoring points, and interface responsibilities.

• Review vendor drawings and documents, including control panel drawings, wiring schematics, I/O lists, system architecture, sequences of operation, equipment datasheets, and factory test documentation.

• Coordinate with mechanical, process, instrumentation, civil, structural, architectural, BIM, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve interfaces and clashes.

• Prepare and update design reports, specifications, equipment datasheets, engineering calculations, technical schedules, method statements, and other required design deliverables.

• Ensure all electrical deliverables are coordinated with BIM models and issued in accordance with the approved document control and submission procedures.

• Review technical submittals and shop drawings, respond to consultant comments, prepare RFIs and technical clarifications, and track actions through approval.

• Support technical bid evaluations, vendor clarification meetings, material selection, and procurement recommendations for electrical equipment and systems.

• Participate in design reviews, risk reviews, coordination meetings, FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, and final handover.

• Provide site engineering support, review installation quality and compliance, resolve site technical issues, and assist in the preparation of as-built drawings and O&M documentation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical design experience, preferably in utility, industrial, district energy, infrastructure, water, or oil and gas projects.

• Demonstrated experience in electrical design for rotating equipment, packaged plants, control panels, and multidisciplinary MEP or industrial systems.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical calculations, drawings, specifications, equipment selection, and technical documentation.

• Working experience on projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC is preferred.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Technical Knowledge and Software

• Power distribution, protection, cable sizing, voltage drop, earthing, lightning protection, emergency power, lighting, and electrical equipment selection.

• Industrial control interfaces, PLC/SCADA integration, motor control, instrumentation power supplies, I/O coordination, alarm and interlock philosophy.

• Working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, Saudi Building Code, SEC requirements, and applicable project specifications.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Practical experience with Revit MEP, ETAP and DIALux or equivalent software is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with BIM-based coordination, multidisciplinary model reviews, clash resolution, and controlled document submission workflows.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

• High attention to technical accuracy, coordination, and document quality.

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and priorities within project deadlines.

• Clear communication with consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal disciplines.

• Proactive, accountable, and able to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.

Working Conditions

• Primary work location in Riyadh with regular coordination with the KSU project team.

• ·Office-based engineering duties with site visits, inspections, testing, and commissioning support as required.

• The position may require additional working hours during critical submissions, testing, or commissioning activities.

Application Information

Candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting relevant utility, industrial, infrastructure, power distribution, control system, BIM coordination, and Saudi project experience, together with copies of relevant qualifications and professional certifications.

Interested candidates send your CV to kholoudn@iec-sa.com