📍 Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia
🛢️ Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery
⏳ Experience Required: 10–15+ Years
📅 Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Jubail. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in EPC environments and petrochemical/refinery plants, with deep knowledge of electrical design, power systems, and troubleshooting.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale industrial projects, from FEED through detailed engineering, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant electrical system design and execution.
Key Responsibilities
🔧 Engineering & Design
Develop and review electrical design packages from FEED to detailed engineering.
Design electrical systems ranging from 230kV, 34.5kV to 110V, including:
GIS switchgear
MCCs (Motor Control Centers)
MV/LV motors and VSDs
Transformers
Protection relays
Lighting and heat tracing systems
Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
⚡ Power System Studies & Analysis
Lead and review power system studies using ETAP, including:
Load flow analysis
Short circuit studies
Motor starting studies
Protective relay coordination
Grounding and arc flash studies
🛠️ Technical Support & Troubleshooting
Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical issues.
Provide recommendations to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability.
Support maintenance teams and optimize equipment performance.
📊 Project & Stakeholder Management
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
Review vendor drawings and integrate into project designs.
Support cost estimation, scope development, and material take-offs.
⚙️ Compliance & Standards
Ensure all designs comply with international standards:
NFPA 70 / 70E / 497
ANSI / IEEE
IEC
Review electrical installations and permit applications.
Support MOC (Management of Change) approvals.
🏗️ Field & Construction Support
Participate in plant layout design ensuring constructability, operability, and safety.
Oversee installation of electrical equipment in hazardous classified areas.
Interface with field teams, contractors, and clients.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).
10–15+ years of relevant experience in:
EPC companies
Petrochemical or refinery plants
Strong background in electrical design and engineering.
Proven experience in high-voltage and medium-voltage systems.
Hands-on experience with Siemens, SEL, and GE protection relays (design & testing).
Expertise in ETAP software for power system analysis.
Ability to interpret P&IDs and translate into electrical designs.