Electrical Site Engineer - Substation | Saudi Arabia
On-siteCairo, Cairo, Egypt
Job Summary
Supervise electrical site activities for MV/HV substation projects, overseeing installation of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and earthing systems while reviewing engineering drawings, shop drawings, and method statements. Coordinate with design, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, and subcontractor teams to ensure compliance with SEC, IEC, IEEE, BS, and Saudi utility requirements. Monitor cable laying, glanding, termination, and testing activities; conduct site inspections and support commissioning teams during energization and handover stages. Prepare daily progress reports and technical documentation. Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering with 5–8 years of substation experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical site engineering within MV/HV substation or power infrastructure construction projects
- Hands-on experience in MV/HV substations
- Good understanding of substation systems, electrical equipment installation, cable works, earthing systems, protection panels, and site execution procedures
- Familiarity with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, isolators, busbars, control and protection systems, and auxiliary systems
- Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, layout drawings, cable schedules, termination drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Strong knowledge of HSE and quality requirements for electrical construction activities
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and basic engineering/design review tools
- PMP, IOSH, NEBOSH, or any relevant safety certification
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