Project Engineering Manager

Responsibilities

• Head up and oversee all engineering activities within the project, ensuring sound adherence to Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) delivery criteria.
• Manage design activities, the project engineering budget, and the design change process.
• Coordinate all technical tasks—whether executed by our internal teams or by partners and subcontractors—to ensure seamless technical integration for Grid Solutions projects.
• Ensure that optimized, cost-effective, and operationally efficient technical solutions are implemented in alignment with customer expectations and the project schedule.
• Accountable for design performance, deadlines, and quality, working within the strategic framework developed alongside Project Managers.
• Accountability for the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets.
• Integrate engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure seamless project flow and prevent functional silos.
• Head up multidisciplinary design teams (internal and external) to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout the project.
• Manage the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries among all project partners.
• Oversee the resolution of complex technical interfaces between the customer, partners, and third-party contractors to ensure system compatibility.
• Maintain sound control over the engineering budget and workload, identifying and mitigating technical risks before they impact project financials.
• Technical Compliance & Integrity:
  Ensuring all engineering deliverables strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and mandatory national/international regulatory standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of established experience heading up primary design activities within EPC environments, specifically in Transmission and Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector.
• Systematic understanding of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CIGRE) and regional regulations, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards and technical specifications (TMSS, TESP, TCP).
• Experience engaging with Saudi utility providers and clients to align project deliverables with national grid requirements.
• Practical experience with High Voltage (HV) GIS/AIS substations ranging from 132kV up to 400kV and above.
• Successful track record in technical project management within multidisciplinary and international team environments.
• Willingness to travel globally and work in various locations as required by project needs.
• Sound communication and negotiation skills.
• Professional fluency in English for effective communication with international stakeholders and local clients.