Senior Primary Design Engineer

As a Senior Primary Design Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and delivery of high-voltage (HV/EHV) substation projects. You’ll ensure compliance with customer and regulatory standards while coordinating with global teams to meet project milestones.
Key Responsibilities

Design & Delivery
• Lead and deliver primary plant designs for 380kV HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC as applicable) in accordance with standards.
• Develop and review a fully integrated 3D model, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure high-quality and timely delivery of engineering outputs.

Leadership & Collaboration
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Work closely with other functions including civil, protection & control, and system studies, valves, building services teams for fully integrated substation design.

Compliance & Quality
• Ensure compliance with applicable national regulations, example for SEC PTS etc.,
• Apply best practices in design for safety and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality assurance and design governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Electrical /Power/ Engineering (or equivalent).
• Preferred: 7–10 years’ experience in HV substation design.
• Strong knowledge of SEC TESP’s and transmission and Distribution standards.
• Proficiency in CAD and awareness of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in substation design covering both tender and execution phases.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and safe-by-design principles.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage clients and stakeholders.
• Ability travel and work in Jeddah /Riyadh /Dammam/Abha
• Approval from Saudi council of engineers
• Iqama holder from Saudi Arabia