Senior Electrical Engineer (MC/LV)

Parsons is seeking a seasoned and authoritative Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, installation, and commissioning of comprehensive Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) power distribution networks in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia . In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and capacity of power systems driving massive infrastructure developments in the region.

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Responsibilities

• Power System Design & Review: Review and approve complex electrical layouts, single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection coordination studies, and short-circuit/voltage drop calculations for MV and LV networks.
• Supervise site installations of MV/LV substations, transformers, switchgear, ring main units (RMUs), package substations, and cable routing networks.
• Ensure all electrical engineering designs and field installations strictly adhere to project specifications, Saudi Electric Company (SEC) standards, HCIS regulations (where applicable), and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC).
• Lead technical evaluations for critical electrical equipment procurement and witness factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT) for switchgear and transformers.
• Collaborate directly with civil, mechanical, and ELV automation teams to ensure spatial coordination, containment compliance, and seamless power provisioning for MEP systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a dedicated focus on large-scale MV/LV distribution and infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) status or registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) as a Consultant/Senior Engineer is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical design software (e.g., ETAP or CYME) for load flow and short-circuit analysis.
• Deep technical knowledge of power transformer sizing, protection relay settings, and grounding system designs.
• Must be willing to relocate to and work full-time in the Tabuk region .
• Direct experience navigating the complex logistical and technical demands of KSA giga-projects (e.g., NEOM, Oxagon, Trojena) is a significant asset.
• Strong leadership capability to mentor junior engineers and manage sub-contractors.
• Exceptional command of written and spoken English is required for high-level client reporting and stakeholder alignment.

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