Engineer, Electrical Inspection - Dar - Ac

Job Purpose

The Electrical Inspector (PMC) is responsible for providing site-level supervision, inspection, and quality assurance of all electrical works associated with the TSE pipelines and reservoir facilities contract. Acting on behalf of the client, the role ensures that all electrical installations – including substations, switch gear, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), pumps, cabling, lighting, and earthing systems – are executed in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, NWC/EXPRO standards, Saudi regulations, and international electrical codes.

• Supervise Electrical Works
  • Monitor daily site activities to ensure electrical installations are executed in line with IFC drawings, method statements, and ITPs.
  • Oversee day-to-day electrical construction activities, including substations, transformers, switch gear, MCCs, pump motors, cabling, lighting, and earthing systems.
  • Ensure works are executed in accordance with IFC drawings, method statements, and ITPs.
  • Verify contractor adherence to approved installation practices and electrical safety procedures.
• Verify Quality & Compliance
  • Inspect materials, installations, and testing activities to confirm compliance with IEC/IEEE standards, Saudi Electrical Codes, project requirements, and NWC/EXPRO standards.
  • Conduct inspections of electrical installations, terminations, cable laying, and panel assembly.
  • Confirm all materials and equipment delivered to site match approved vendor lists and technical submittals.
  • Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, Saudi Electrical Codes, NWC/EXPRO standards, and project specifications.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Oversight
  • Enforce electrical safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), grounding/earthing, confined space entry, and energisation protocols.
  • Report unsafe conditions and support the HSE team in conducting electrical hazard assessments.
  • Promote a safety-first culture in all electrical construction and testing activities.
• Contractor Oversight
  • Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance in delivering electrical works to schedule and specification.
  • Witness key activities such as cable testing, insulation resistance checks, transformer installation, and switch gear energisation.
  • Verify that corrective actions are taken promptly for non-conformances and deviations.
• Coordination & Interface Management
  • Collaborate with civil, mechanical, I&C, SCADA, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure integrated execution of electrical works with other disciplines.
  • Assist in resolving cross-discipline interface issues, including tie-ins and sequencing conflicts.
  • Participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors and PMC teams.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain daily logs, inspection reports, and photographic evidence of electrical works.
  • Raise NCRs, site observations, and follow up on closure of issues.
  • Contribute to weekly and monthly reports, providing updates on electrical progress, risks, and compliance.
• Testing, Commissioning & Handover
  • Witness and validate pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including megger tests, high-voltage tests, continuity checks, and functional testing of MCCs and control panels.
  • Support verification of system readiness for energisation and integration with SCADA/I&C systems.
  • Review as-built documentation and assist in preparation of handover dossiers for client acceptance.

• Academic
  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognised institution.
  • Additional training in electrical inspection, testing, and safety management is advantageous.
  • Certification in electrical safety (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEBOSH) or quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001) preferred.

• General Experience
  • 8–12 years of relevant experience in electrical inspection and construction supervision.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure, water, wastewater, or reservoir facility projects.
• Pipeline & Reservoir Specific
  • Proven experience in substations, transformers, switch gear, MCCs, pump motor installations, cabling systems, lighting, and earthing systems.
  • Hands‑on involvement in electrical testing, commissioning, and…