Senior Electrical Engineer (EPC / Oil & Gas)???? Location: Jubail, Saudi Arabia????️ Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery⏳ Experience Required: 5-10+ Years???? Employment Type: Full-Time Preferred Nationality : Saudi
About the Role We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Jubail. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in EPC environments and petrochemical/refinery plants, with deep knowledge of electrical design, power systems, and troubleshooting. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on large-scale industrial projects, from FEED through detailed engineering, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant electrical system design and execution.
Key Responsibilities???? Engineering & Design Develop and review electrical design packages from FEED to detailed engineering. Design electrical systems ranging from 230k V, 34.5k V to 110V, including:GIS switchgear MCCs (Motor Control Centers) MV/LV motors and VSDsTransformers Protection relays Lighting and heat tracing systems Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.⚡ Power System Studies & Analysis Lead and review power system studies using ETAP, including:Load flow analysis Short circuit studies Motor starting studies Protective relay coordination Grounding and arc flash studies????️ Technical Support & Troubleshooting Conduct root cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical issues. Provide recommendations to prevent recurrence and improve system reliability. Support maintenance teams and optimize equipment performance.???? Project & Stakeholder Management Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Review vendor drawings and integrate into project designs. Support cost estimation, scope development, and material take-offs.⚙️ Compliance & Standards Ensure all designs comply with international standards:NFPA 70 / 70E / 497ANSI / IEEEIECReview electrical installations and permit applications. Support MOC (Management of Change) approvals.????️ Field & Construction Support Participate in plant layout design ensuring constructability, operability, and safety. Oversee installation of electrical equipment in hazardous classified areas. Interface with field teams, contractors, and clients.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s preferred).10–15+ years of relevant experience in:EPC companies Petrochemical or refinery plants Strong background in electrical design and engineering. Proven experience in high-voltage and medium-voltage systems. Hands-on experience with Siemens, SEL, and GE protection relays (design & testing). Expertise in ETAP software for power system analysis. Ability to interpret P&IDs and translate into electrical designs.