Lighting SME

Job description

The Lighting SME provides technical leadership and oversight on all aspects of external, roadway, architectural, and infrastructure lighting systems across the project. Responsibilities include reviewing and validating lighting designs for roads, highways, interchanges, tunnels, and bridges; ensuring compliance with MOT, MOMRA, SEC, SABQ, and international standards (IES, CIE, BS/EN); evaluating lighting calculations, photometric analyses, and lumen output performance; advising on appropriate fixtures, poles, control systems, and energy‑efficient solutions (e.g., LED, smart lighting); monitoring installation of lighting poles, foundations, cables, power supply, control cabinets, and smart lighting systems; supervising contractors and subcontractors to ensure execution per approved drawings and specifications; conducting site inspections, verifying materials, and overseeing testing and commissioning; identifying installation issues and proposing corrective actions; coordinating with civil, electrical, ITS, and design teams for seamless integration of lighting systems; attending design coordination and progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients; preparing technical reports, inspection reports, NCRs, and quality documentation; ensuring all lighting works comply with project safety protocols; promoting best practices in electrical safety and equipment handling

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Master’s Degree preferred (optional)
• 15+ years of experience in highway/road lighting design, supervision, and project execution
• Prior experience in Saudi Arabia, especially Riyadh, strongly preferred
• Hands‑on experience in large‑scale infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in lighting software: Dialux, AGi32, Relux
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, control systems, smart lighting, and energy‑saving technologies
• Familiarity with NEC, IEC, IES, and Saudi Codes.

Skills