Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer — Installations, Energy Planning & Process Control Systems (Consultancy / Project Lead) Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh-based; travel as required) Reporting to: Lead Process Engineer / Programme Director Project overview Under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, our client is establishing a pioneering industrial facility to process critical minerals and manufacture permanent magnets.
The programme will capture higher value in the rare-earth value chain, support export-oriented industrial clusters and accelerate energy-transition technologies (EVs, wind power).
This facility will strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for rare-earth processing and magnetics.
Role overview We seek a senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical leadership during Stage 1 (feasibility / concept) and Stage 2 (FEED / RFQ preparation).
The role will define electrical infrastructure, power systems and process control strategies, prepare FEED-level electrical & I&E packages and RFQs, and support vendor selection, integration and testing strategies.
Key responsibilities Define electrical plant infrastructure: power distribution network, medium/low-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres (MCCs), backup power and site utilities.
Develop energy planning and optimization assessments: peak demand, load profiles, energy efficiency opportunities, power-factor correction, on-site generation (where relevant) and integration of renewables or energy storage (if applicable).
Specify electrical equipment (MOC, ratings, protection systems), cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection, and hazardous-area classification requirements.
Define instrumentation and control architecture: DCS/PLC selection, control strategies, I/O lists, instrument specifications, control room design considerations, and HMIs/SCADA requirements.
Prepare FEED-level E&I technical packages and RFQ documents for major electrical and control equipment and systems.
Lead vendor technical evaluation for E&I packages, factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and commissioning protocols.
Develop functional design specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, interlock and safety instrumented system (SIS) requirements in coordination with HSE.
Ensure compliance with relevant international electrical, I&C and safety standards and local regulations.
Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil and HSE teams to ensure proper integration, routing, segregation and accessibility.
Provide input on reliability, maintainability and spare parts strategy for E&I systems; recommend automation and diagnostics to improve uptime.
Mentor junior E&I engineers and review deliverables from external consultants.
A key technical role on a landmark national industrial programme Competitive consultancy remuneration (commensurate with experience) Riyadh-based role with travel as required.
Essential qualifications & experience BSc in Electrical, Control Systems, Instrumentation, or Electronic Engineering from a recognized university.
MSc/PhD desirable.
Minimum 15–20 years’ industrial E&I experience spanning feasibility, FEED/RFQ, procurement and commissioning for process or heavy-industrial facilities.
Direct experience in mineral processing, powder metallurgy, magnet production, or comparable process industries preferred.
Proven experience specifying DCS/PLC architectures, SCADA/HMI systems, motor control systems, MCCs, medium/low-voltage distribution and power system studies.
Experience preparing FEED-level E&I deliverables, RFQs and vendor technical evaluation.
Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ISA) and familiarity with local GCC regulatory requirements is desirable.
Strong technical writing, stakeholder management and leadership skills; comfortable with multinational teams.
Fluent in English.
·       Outcome-driven: prioritizes timely delivery and consistently meets cost, schedule and quality requirements Desirable Experience with energy optimization, integration of renewables or energy storage solutions.
Experience with SIS design and safety standards (e.
g., IEC 61511) and hazardous-area instrument selection.
Experience working in the Middle East / GCC markets and knowledge of regional procurement practices.