Junior Electrical Engineer – Saudi Arabia –

Company: Jones Engineering –

WebSite: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:Electrical Project Engineer – Junior Level Department: Engineering Reports To: Intermediate/Senior Electrical Engineer Summary: This position supports the electrical engineering aspects of data center and mission-critical projects. The Junior Electrical Project Engineer will assist in design review, submittal preparation, site engineering, quality assurance, and commissioning activities. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including the BIM team, consultants, contractors, and site supervision teams. Key Responsibilities: Design Review & Coordination: Assist in reviewing IFC MEP electrical design packages, including LV distribution, cabling, containment, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, fire alarm, and BMS/EPMS. Support the verification of drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with local regulations (SEC, DEWA, ADDC, Civil Defence), relevant industry standards, and client requirements. Provide technical support to the BIM team during the preparation and coordination of electrical shop drawings and single-line diagrams. Perform checks on shop drawings and calculations prior to consultant submission. Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) for design clarifications. Attend coordination meetings with MEP trades and consultant engineers. Submittals & Procurement Support: Assist in preparing and compiling material/technical submittals for electrical equipment and systems. Follow up on consultant comments and assist in preparing resubmissions in a timely manner. Support the extraction and verification of Material Take-Offs (MTOs) from Revit models. Assist in preparing Material Requisitions (MRs) and basic RFQs for the Procurement department. Coordinate with QA/QC and stores to ensure only approved materials are delivered to the site. Site Engineering & Supervision: Monitor daily electrical installation activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings and report progress and deviations. Assist in issuing the latest approved drawings to site supervisors and retrieving superseded versions. Support site supervision teams with technical queries and solutions. Promptly raise and escalate any installation or coordination issues to the Intermediate/Senior Engineer. Coordinate electrical builders’ work requirements (sleeves, openings, supports) with other trades. Planning, Quality & Safety: Provide regular electrical progress updates to the Planning & Controls team. Assist in preparing and following up on Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Work Inspection Requests (WIRs). Strictly adhere to all safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, LOTO, and project HSE requirements. Actively participate in toolbox talks and safety initiatives. Assist the QA/QC team in documenting any damage to installed electrical systems. Commissioning & Handover: Assist the Commissioning team and vendors during integrated system testing and client witnessing. Support the preparation of handover documentation, including labels, O&M manuals, and as-built mark-ups. Assist the BIM team with red-line mark-ups and site verification for final As-Built drawings. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering from a recognized university. 1–3 years of relevant experience (site or design office) is preferred; fresh graduates with strong internship experience may be considered. Basic knowledge of LV systems, containment, lighting, fire alarm, and BMS is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is a strong advantage. Understanding of Middle East standards and authority requirements is advantageous. Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal). Proactive learning attitude and ability to work effectively within a team and under guidance.

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