Project Engineer

Group overview

Headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we operate construction and manufacturing businesses, design and development centers, and a host of facilities in the Middle East and other countries.

Alfanar is involved in:

• Electrical, electromechanical and civil engineering construction
• Manufacturing and marketing electrical construction products
• Allied engineering services

Our main divisions:

• Alfanar Electric
• Alfanar Construction
• Alfanar Building Systems

Alfanar Electric

Alfanar Electric is the industrial arm of Alfanar, manufacturing a variety of low, medium and high voltage electrical construction products.

Alfanar Electric operates industries in:

• Riyadh and Jubail, Saudi Arabia
• Dubai, UAE
• London, UK

Alfanar has a development and engineering center in Chennai, India.

Industrial Complex, Riyadh

The center of Alfanar’s industrial activities is Alfanar Industrial Complex situated in the Third Industrial Zone on Al-Kharj Road, Riyadh.

Spread across 700,000 square meters, the complex houses Alfanar’s facilities.

The complex has a comprehensive infrastructure including a data and communication center as well as a commercial zone.

Job purpose

To support and execute engineering activities related to Alfanar DASA projects, including configuration, electrical engineering, and field commissioning. The role participates in project implementation, ensures technical compliance, and contributes to the delivery of engineering services across assigned projects such as OPDS and similar systems.

Key accountability areas

Engineering execution

• Participate in the engineering activities of DASA projects including OPDS and other related systems.
• Support the preparation of engineering documentation, configurations, and technical deliverables.
• Execute assigned engineering tasks in accordance with project scope, timelines, and quality standards.

Field commissioning

• Perform field commissioning of systems, ensuring proper installation, configuration, and functional testing.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during site activities in coordination with engineering and project teams.
• Document commissioning results and support project handover to the client.

Technical support and configuration

• Carry out configuration activities for control systems and automation components as per project specifications.
• Execute electrical engineering tasks such as panel design review, wiring validation, and interface testing.
• Provide support during FAT, SAT, and technical inspections as required.

Project collaboration

• Coordinate with internal teams including design, quality, and project management to ensure smooth execution.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, customer requirements, and applicable safety protocols.
• Maintain clear documentation and records of all engineering and site-related activities.

Role accountability

HR proficiency:

• Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
• To have a vision and a plan for the career path and how to achieve it.

Delivery:

• Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
• Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
• Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.

Problem-solving:

• Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.

Quality:

• Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.

Business process improvements:

• Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.

Compliance:

• Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.

Health, safety, and environment:

• Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.

Academic qualification

Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or any relevant field.

Work experience

2 to 4 years.

Technical / functional competencies

• Project communications
• Project coordination
• Project scheduling
• Project tracking and reporting