Field Engineer - Electrical

Role Overview

Field Engineer - Electrical at AtkinsRéalis, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on supervising and monitoring the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems for a major development project.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The organization works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

To supervise and monitor the installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems while ensuring all electrical works comply with approved drawings, project specifications, contractual requirements, quality standards, and applicable codes and regulations. Support the successful delivery of complex electrical infrastructure and building systems across convention centers, hotels, resorts, commercial buildings, and mixed-use developments by working closely with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Inspection

• Supervise and inspect electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify workmanship quality and compliance with approved standards and construction methodologies.
• Verify that electrical materials and equipment delivered to site conform to approved submittals and project specifications.
• Witness inspections, testing activities, cable testing, energization procedures, and commissioning operations.

Installation Monitoring

• Monitor installation of electrical systems including power distribution systems, transformers, substations, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, lighting systems, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and ELV systems.
• Monitor installation and testing of fire alarm, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, structured cabling, public address, and other ELV systems.

Technical Review and Documentation

• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical documentation related to electrical works.
• Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and field engineering issues.
• Prepare daily reports, site inspection reports, progress updates, and technical assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, approvals, and project documentation.

Coordination and Integration

• Coordinate electrical works with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, ICT, security, and specialist systems to ensure proper integration.
• Participate in project coordination meetings, technical workshops, and progress review sessions.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Verify compliance with international standards, local authority regulations, and utility requirements.
• Identify technical issues, design conflicts, construction constraints, and non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.

Performance and Progress Management

• Monitor contractor performance and construction progress against approved schedules and project milestones.
• Assist in progress measurement and verification of completed works for payment certification purposes.

Testing, Commissioning and Handover

• Support testing, commissioning, integrated systems testing, snagging, and de-snagging activities.
• Assist in operational readiness and handover of electrical systems to the client and facilities management teams.

Health, Safety and Environment

• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements are implemented and maintained throughout electrical construction activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 8+ years of overall professional experience in electrical engineering and construction supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Electrical Field Engineer, Site Engineer, or Electrical Inspector on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, commercial towers, airports, or hospitality projects.
• Experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is highly preferred.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering institution is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, lighting systems, ELV systems, fire alarm systems, grounding systems, and building services infrastructure.
• Experience reviewing electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and testing documentation.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, and relevant Saudi regulations and utility requirements.
• Understanding of testing, commissioning, energization, and handover processes for building electrical systems.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), smart building technologies, and energy-efficient electrical systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures, inspection methodologies, and construction management practices.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and report-writing abilities.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

Contract Type

Employee, Regular

Benefits

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

Commitment to Diversity

AtkinsRéalis seeks to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. The organization does not make distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.