Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

• Engineering, Design and construction of electrical power systems in large-scale infrastructure projects, including power generation, substations, HV/MV/LV cable networks, road lighting, intelligent transport systems (ITS), and pump stations.
• Prepare and review technical documents (such as method statement) and submit related technical documents to consultant and discuss with consultant to make them approved.
• Solve technical problems that arise on site and guide construction.
• Assist related departments in solving technical issues, coordinate with other engineers and professionals in related fields.
• Prepare and present technical reports and presentations.
• Be responsible for electrical system optimization and value engineering.
• To complete as built drawings.
• Other works assigned by Infrastructure manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (mandatory); master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience working on mega projects involving coordination with the National Grid and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for design and construction approvals.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical engineering design and over 7 years in construction project execution.
• Approved by the National Grid and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for electrical system design and construction.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with experience in managing electrical projects and ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Experience in the design and construction of power supply systems, including HV/MV/LV cable installation, electrical substations, street and roadway lighting, ITS, and pump stations.
• Extensive experience in the design and construction of power supply systems for infrastructure projects, including HV/MV/LV cable installation, electrical substations, road lighting, intelligent transport systems (ITS), and pump stations.
• Ability to prepare and review method statements for electrical works, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Proven experience in coordinating with the National Grid and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for approvals and technical decisions.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering projects, with the ability to coordinate electrical designs with supporting disciplines such as drainage, roadway, bridge, and aesthetics.
• Fluent in spoken and written English with the ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
• Arabic native language preferred to facilitate communication with local project stakeholders, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare request for quotation (RFQ) documents, including technical specifications, drawings, and BOQ for electrical systems.
• Review suppliers' offers/quotations and provide detailed technical evaluation reports.
• Prepare detailed designs, including technical specification descriptions (TSD) and installation/shop drawings.
• attend meetings with employers, engineers, and consultants to clarify and resolve design issues until final approval.
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports on project status, challenges, and solutions.
• Support the bidding team during the tender stage by providing pre-engineering input, material take-off (MTO), BOQ preparation, and cost estimates for electrical systems.

About the Company

Founded in 1980, China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. (CHEC) is a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company Ltd (CCCC), one of the Global Fortune 500 companies. CHEC has been developing and operating the oversea business on behalf of CCCC. Currently, CHEC has more than 80 oversea branch offices or subsidiaries serving clients in over 90 countries around the world. Today, our 10 billion USD worth of projects globally.

Since entering Saudi market in 2007, CHEC has undertaken more than 30 ports and large-scale municipal infrastructure projects, such as “Red Sea Gateway Terminal Civil Works”, “The Ras AL Khair Port Facilities Project with Ma’aden”, “Construction and Site Development for the Waterfront Phase Ⅲ”, “Jec Port Dredging And Reclamation”,”King Fahad Causeway Island Project A” and so on. The total contract value of these projects has been more than 5 billion US dollars. CHEC has made a positive contribution to economic development of Saudi Arabia, shapes an excellent enterprise brand, and further enhance CHEC’s favorable Chinese corporation visualize in Saudi Arabia.

Based on the enterprise principle, CHEC impresses the locals with its responsible image. CHEC acted as an important role in the MAHARAT training program and create more than 10000 local jobs. CHEC will remain committed to carrying forward the public work, and making contributions to local community as a responsible corporate citizen.

Since the inception, CHEC has committed to the core values of keen responsibility, quality return, and win-win cooperation. Motivated by the morale of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation and dedication, CHEC has delivered a series of landmark projects with international reputations. CHEC actively fulfills its enterprise responsibility with due diligence, helping develop the economy and communities around the countries and regions, sharing common interest and goals, and conducting the sustainable growth together with our partners.