Job description

Job DescriptionOverview

The AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure Business is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Riyadh office as a Senior Utility Engineer (Electrical). The Engineer will support multidisciplinary infrastructure and transportation projects across the GCC, including the planning, design review, supervision, and coordination of electrical utility networks comprising MV/LV power distribution systems, substations, street lighting, telecommunications, ICT, security systems, and utility diversions associated with major road and bridge infrastructure projects.

Your role

• Provide technical leadership and support on large multidisciplinary infrastructure and bridge projects.
• Review and supervise electrical utility designs, ensuring compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate utility interfaces with bridge, road, and transportation infrastructure works.
• Monitor and report on project performance, progress, quality, and technical compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture across project teams.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise on power distribution networks, substations, street lighting, ICT, and utility relocations.
• Support project budgeting, design reviews, construction supervision, and delivery from concept through completion.

• B.Sc. or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in electrical utility engineering, Bridges projects, and construction supervision.
• Proven experience in the design, coordination, and supervision of MV/LV networks, substations, street lighting, ICT, and telecommunications systems.
• Mandatory experience on major bridge and transportation infrastructure projects, including utility coordination and interface management.
• Strong knowledge of international standards, utility authority requirements, and construction practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, technical writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Dialux, Revit/BIM, and other engineering design software.
• Ability to review technical documentation, manage multidisciplinary interfaces, and lead project teams effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to Client Service, Quality, Communication, Innovation, Professionalism, and Teamwork.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.

This includes:

• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.  

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma