Senior Engineer - Overhead Transmission Lines

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Your impact

At Jacobs, our Power Solutions team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end‑to‑end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation, and storage solutions space.

• Lead and execute the detailed design and analysis of overhead transmission lines (HVAC/HVDC), encompassing route selection, tower spotting, conductor selection, and insulation coordination.
• Utilize industry‑standard software such as PLS‑CADD (Power Line Systems) for transmission line design and CYMCAP for cable modeling.
• Employ related analysis tools, including AutoCAD and GIS, for design and visualization purposes.
• Apply a comprehensive understanding of relevant international standards (IEC, IEEE) and local regulations (e.g., Saudi Arabian standards) to all design activities.
• Demonstrate familiarity with construction methodologies, installation techniques, and quality control procedures for both overhead and underground systems.
• Conduct complex technical calculations and provide robust solutions to engineering challenges related to transmission line and cable system design and performance.
• Identify potential technical risks during the design and construction phases and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Prepare clear, concise, and professional technical reports, specifications, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineering disciplines, surveyors, environmental specialists, and construction teams.
• Conduct site investigations and collect essential data for design purposes, including the interpretation of geotechnical and survey reports.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety principles and ensure adherence to safety practices throughout the design process.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in the detailed design and analysis of high‑voltage overhead transmission lines.
• Demonstrable expertise in using industry‑standard software for transmission line design (e.g., PLS‑CADD, Power Line Systems) and cable modeling (e.g., CYMCAP).
• Proficiency in related analysis tools such as AutoCAD and GIS.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant international (IEC, IEEE) and local (e.g., Saudi Arabian) codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with construction and installation practices for both overhead and underground systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to perform complex technical calculations.
• Proven experience in risk assessment and mitigation within the context of design and construction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience conducting site investigations and interpreting relevant data.
• A strong commitment to safety in all aspects of design and engineering.

Note:
If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered; you must apply directly to Jacobs.