Senior Electrical Engineer-Transportation

Job description

the employer is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of electrical systems associated with a major roads and highways infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations. This role requires a highly capable professional with extensive site supervision experience on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, working closely with contractors, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the construction phase. Construction Supervision & Site Monitoring • Supervise and monitor all electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards. • Inspect and oversee installation works related to highway electrical systems including: • Street lighting systems • Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) • Traffic signal infrastructure • Power distribution systems • Electrical substations • Communication networks • Tunnel and roadway electrical systems (where applicable) • Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and work procedures. • Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements. • Monitor contractor performance and progress against approved construction schedules. Technical Leadership • Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, clients, and contractors on electrical engineering matters. • Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs, non-conformance reports, and design-related issues. • Coordinate with design teams to address construction challenges and ensure effective implementation of approved solutions. • Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews where required. Quality Assurance & Compliance • Ensure all electrical works comply with project specifications, local regulations, Saudi standards, and international engineering best practices. • Verify testing and commissioning activities and witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (the employer) as required. • Prepare and review inspection reports, test reports, snagging lists, and commissioning documentation. • Support project closeout activities and final handover documentation. Stakeholder Management • Liaise with clients, contractors, utility authorities, and relevant government agencies. • Attend progress meetings, technical workshops, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders. • Support interface management for utility diversions and integration with other infrastructure systems. Health, Safety & Environment • Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on site. • Ensure all electrical installations are executed in accordance with approved HSE procedures and project safety requirements. • Participate in safety inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments as required.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Proven experience working with leading international engineering consultancy firms.
• Significant experience in construction supervision and site-based roles.
• Demonstrated experience on major roads, highways, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is essential.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems associated with transport and infrastructure projects.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, utility authorities, and government stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering projects within quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
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