Lead Field Engineer - Electrical

Role Overview

Lead Field Engineer - Electrical at AtkinsRéalis, overseeing electrical engineering supervision activities for a major development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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 company 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

Provide technical leadership and supervision of all electrical engineering activities to ensure that electrical systems are installed, tested, commissioned, and handed over in accordance with approved designs, project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations across large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, and mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

Site Engineering and Supervision

• Lead and supervise all electrical site engineering and inspection activities throughout project execution.
• Review and monitor electrical construction works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and project requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee electrical engineers, inspectors, and specialist consultants.
• Conduct site inspections and quality audits to verify workmanship and compliance with project standards.

Technical Submissions and Approvals

• Review and recommend approval of electrical shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical submissions.
• Review Requests for Information (RFIs), technical queries, and design clarifications related to electrical works.
• Review electrical design documents, shop drawings, and testing reports.

Systems Installation and Monitoring

• Monitor the installation of electrical systems including power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, UPS systems, lighting, grounding, lightning protection, and ELV systems.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with architectural, structural, mechanical, ICT, security, and specialist systems.

Schedule and Performance Management

• Ensure electrical works are executed in accordance with approved schedules and project milestones.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Quality Assurance and Testing

• Ensure implementation of Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures for all electrical systems.
• Witness factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Monitor testing and commissioning of electrical infrastructure and building systems.

Risk and Issue Management

• Identify technical risks, construction challenges, and interface issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in managing non-conformance reports, corrective actions, and punch list items.

Compliance and Regulatory

• Verify compliance with local authority regulations, utility requirements, and international electrical standards.
• Coordinate with utility providers and local authorities.

Handover and Operational Readiness

• Oversee snagging, de-snagging, testing, commissioning, operational readiness, and handover activities.

Stakeholder and Project Management

• Support progress measurement, payment certification, and project reporting activities.
• Participate in coordination meetings, design review workshops, and project progress meetings.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior electrical engineers and inspectors.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Project Management is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer, PMP, or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Minimum 12+ years of overall professional experience in electrical engineering and construction supervision.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a lead electrical supervision role on major building projects.
• Proven experience in large-scale buildings, convention centers, hotels, resorts, mixed-use developments, airports, commercial towers, or hospitality projects.
• Extensive experience within Site Supervision Consultancy, PMC, or Engineering Consultancy environments.
• Experience testing, commissioning, and handover of complex building electrical systems.
• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC projects is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems including power distribution, substations, generators, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, ELV, and building systems integration.
• Familiarity with international standards such as IEC, NFPA, IEEE, BS, and relevant Saudi regulations.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC requirements, inspection processes, and safety standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, technical reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering management software.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Additional Information

Worker Type and Job 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.