Leverage your technical expertise and join a well-established construction and power infrastructure company in Saudi Arabia, recognized for delivering complex electrical, transmission, distribution, and substation projects across the Kingdom.
As an Electrical Site Manager – Substation, you will be responsible for leading and managing all electrical construction activities related to HV/EHV substation projects. The role involves overall site management, team leadership, coordination with stakeholders, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and delivering the project on time and within budget.
Work Location: Saudi Arabia
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage all electrical site activities for HV/EHV substation projects, ensuring execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications, project requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Oversee the installation of all substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, control panels, protection panels, cable trays, earthing systems, and auxiliary equipment.
- Review and approve engineering drawings, technical specifications, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and work procedures submitted by subcontractors or internal teams.
- Coordinate closely with design, procurement, construction, QA/QC, HSE, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure seamless project execution and resolve any technical or operational issues.
- Supervise and monitor cable laying, glanding, termination, testing, and routing activities to ensure compliance with project standards and utility requirements.
- Ensure proper execution of earthing, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary electrical systems within the substation.
- Lead site inspections and work with QA/QC teams during material inspection, installation checks, testing activities, and pre-commissioning phases.
- Prepare and submit daily progress reports, site updates, risk assessments, and technical documentation to the Project Manager or Operations Manager.
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, consultants, utility representatives (e.g., SEC), and subcontractors to resolve site-related issues and ensure alignment on project goals.
- Lead and support testing and commissioning teams during pre-commissioning, functional testing, energization, and final handover stages.
- Ensure full compliance with relevant standards and utility requirements, including SEC, IEC, IEEE, BS, and Saudi regulations.
- Manage and mentor site engineers, supervisors, and foremen, ensuring clear task delegation, performance monitoring, and on-site training.
- Monitor project progress against schedule and budget, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10–15 years of experience in electrical site management within HV/EHV substation or power infrastructure construction projects, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
- Hands-on experience in HV/EHV substations, including voltage levels such as 115 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV, or 380 kV.
- Deep understanding of substation systems, electrical equipment installation, cable works, earthing systems, protection panels, control systems, and site execution procedures.
- Strong familiarity with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, CTs, VTs, isolators, busbars, control and protection systems, and auxiliary systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and approve single-line diagrams, layout drawings, cable schedules, termination drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong knowledge of HSE and quality requirements for electrical construction activities, with proven experience in enforcing safety protocols on site.
- Proven leadership abilities, including managing multidisciplinary teams, delegating tasks, and driving performance.
