Lead Electrical Engineer - Riyadh SA

What You'll Do

You will lead the electrical engineering team, develop and review power distribution and protection designs, drive multidisciplinary coordination, and ensure all electrical works meet specification, quality, and program. You will act as the technical authority for electrical scope from design through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead electrical design and engineering for data center and mission-critical projects
• Develop and review MV/LV distribution, UPS, generator, and protection designs
• Set electrical design standards, specifications, and technical basis of design
• Coordinate electrical scope with mechanical, civil, LC, and architectural teams
• Review vendor submittals, shop drawings, load calculations, and equipment selections
• Ensure redundancy, reliability, and compliance with codes and client standards
• Guide and mentor electrical engineers and designers
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and integrated systems testing for electrical systems

Who We're Looking For

You have a degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience leading electrical design and delivery on large-scale, power-critical projects. You combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and coordination skills.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of MV/LV distribution, UPS, generators, and protection systems
• Proficiency in electrical design and calculation tools
• Solid understanding of codes, standards, and QA/QC processes
• Experience with data center / mission-critical power is a strong advantage
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer on large-scale projects
• Background in data centers, mission-critical, or high-tech facilities
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with multiple disciplines

Soft Skills

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Why Join Us

You will lead the power infrastructure at the heart of mission-critical facilities, designing resilient electrical systems that data centers depend on every second.

Job details

Department: Engineering

Employment type: Full-time

Employment level: Senior Level / Lead