Job description
Role Overview
Electrical Site Engineer (Aviation Experience) with Egis Group for a major airport infrastructure project in Riyadh.
Company Overview
Egis is an international player active in architecture, consulting, construction engineering and mobility services, operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees. The Middle East operations span 8 countries with 3,500 employees and have delivered over 700 complex development projects. Ranked among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR), Egis provides comprehensive engineering, consulting, and project management services to regional governments, investors, and developers.
Role Purpose
Oversee shop drawings, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems for airport infrastructure, ensuring compliance with project requirements, industry standards, aviation regulations, and safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Standards Review
- Review electrical design drawings, shop drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports for compliance with project requirements and local and international codes (NEC, IEC, NFPA, IES, BS, TIA, UPTIME).
- Review data center and power supply for mission critical electrical shop drawings, including critical power, UPS, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, grounding, and redundancy provisions.
- Ensure electrical systems comply with ICAO standards, FAA/EASA airfield lighting guidelines, IATA recommendations, IEC/IEEE electrical standards, and local authority regulations.
- Review contractor method statements and inspection test plans.
Installation & Commissioning
- Oversee and manage shop drawings, installation, and commissioning of electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, earthing, LV/MV power distribution systems, backup power systems (Generators), UPS systems, and lighting systems (landside, airside).
- Conduct site inspections, testing, and quality checks to ensure proper implementation of electrical systems.
- Participate in energization and ORAT readiness activities.
- Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with mechanical, ICT, civil, and airport-specific technologies.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
- Coordinate with contractors and project teams to ensure timely execution of electrical works as per project schedules.
- Participate in client and stakeholder meetings to ensure project requirements are met.
- Support procurement activities, including review of vendor submittals and material approvals.
Technical Support & Problem-Solving
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to electrical works and propose value engineering solutions.
- Assist in preparing technical reports, submittals, and reviewing contractor documentation for approvals.
Compliance & Governance
- Monitor project progress, risks, and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensure proper documentation for handover.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a strong background in airport infrastructure, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with low voltage (LV), medium voltage (MV), and airport electrical systems (airfield lighting, GPUs, AGL, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with shop drawing reviews, electrical calculations, and load analysis.
- Experience working with consulting firms or major engineering firms on large-scale infrastructure projects.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEC, NFPA, BS, IES, TIA, UPTIME).
- Proficiency with software including ETAP, DIALux, AutoCAD, and Revit.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to address design and construction challenges.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills in English and Arabic.
Additional Information
- PMP, LEED, or similar certifications are a plus.