KEO Group

Senior MEP Engineer (Electrical)

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 2 days ago

Salary
AED 5k–9k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Responsibilities Our newest opportunity is for a talented Senior MEP Engineer (Electrical) to join our team based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Purpose of the Role • Supervise, inspect, and coordinate all electrical, low-current, related MEP, and life safety installations, ensuring full technical compliance with approved drawings, SEC standards, specifications, and overseeing testing & commissioning. Responsibilities Site Supervision & Technical Oversight • Supervise site installation of electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, generators, cable containment, lighting, and low-current systems. • Ensure electrical works strictly comply with SEC standards, SBC 401, Saudi Civil Defense requirements, and licensing regulations. • Provide technical support, resolve site coordination queries, and review drawing modifications. Submittals, Inspections & Testing/Commissioning • Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, factory test reports, and method statements. • Conduct site inspections, establish hold points, and witness field testing (insulation resistance, earthing, primary injection). • Establish testing & commissioning schedules, overseeing testing and energization procedures alongside operator teams. BIM Integration, As-Builts & DLP Management • Ensure electrical updates are integrated into the BIM model; review and approve model-extracted As-Built drawings. • Review electrical O&M manuals, test dossiers, spare parts lists, and manufacturer warranties. • Prepare electrical snagging lists, verify outstanding work completion, and supervise defect rectifications during DLP. Qualifications Qualifications, Experience & Competencies Essential Qualifications • Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. • Experience Level: 12+ years recommended in electrical site supervision, testing, and commissioning. • Professional Registration: Registered Electrical Engineer with Saudi Council of Engineers. Core Competencies • Expertise in power distribution, switchgear, SEC substations, low-current systems, and Civil Defense fire alarm regulations. • Proficiency in electrical testing & commissioning procedures, megger testing, primary/secondary injection, and energization protocols. • Strong technical review, site leadership, and inter-disciplinary coordination skills.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. Experience Level: 12+ years recommended in electrical site supervision, testing, and commissioning. Professional Registration: Registered Electrical Engineer with Saudi Council of Engineers.

Responsibilities

Supervise, inspect, and coordinate all electrical, low-current, related MEP, and life safety installations, ensuring full technical compliance with approved drawings, SEC standards, specifications, and overseeing testing & commissioning. Site Supervision & Technical Oversight: Supervise site installation of electrical equipment, switchgear, transformers, generators, cable containment, lighting, and low-current systems; ensure electrical works comply with SEC standards, SBC 401, Saudi Civil Defense requirements, and licensing regulations; provide technical support, resolve site coordination queries, and review drawing modifications. Submittals, Inspections & Testing/Commissioning: Review and approve electrical shop drawings, material submittals, factory test reports, and method statements; conduct site inspections, establish hold points, and witness field testing; establish testing & commissioning schedules, overseeing testing and energization procedures alongside operator teams. BIM Integration, As-Builts & DLP Management: Ensure electrical updates are integrated into the BIM model; review and approve model-extracted As-Built drawings; review electrical O&M manuals, test dossiers, spare parts lists, and manufacturer warranties; prepare electrical snagging lists, verify outstanding work completion, and supervise defect rectifications during DLP.

Skills

  • Power distribution
  • Switchgear
  • SEC substations
  • Low-current systems
  • Civil Defense fire alarm regulations
  • Electrical testing & commissioning procedures
  • Megger testing
  • Primary injection
  • Secondary injection
  • Energization protocols
  • Site supervision
  • Technical coordination

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