Electrical Engineer (Owner/Developer Side)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a high-caliber Electrical Engineer to join a prestigious developer managing a landmark mixed-use and hospitality destination in Madinah .

In this "Owner-Side" role, you will represent the client’s interests, ensuring that all electrical construction, from Medium Voltage (MV) to specialized Guest Room Management Systems (GRMS), meets world-class hospitality standards and Saudi Building Codes. You will be the technical authority overseeing PMCs, Supervision Consultants, and Tier-1 Contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Brand Standards & Design Integrity: Act as the guardian of International Hospitality Brand Standards for all electrical and low-current systems.
• Consultant & Contractor Accountability: Audit the Supervision Consultant (SC) and PMC to ensure strict adherence to material quality, technical specifications, and contractual turnaround times.
• Cost & Value Engineering: Critically validate VE proposals to ensure capital savings do not compromise long-term operational efficiency or system quality.
• Quality Audit & Compliance: Conduct periodic site audits to verify that installed materials match pre-approved designs and Operator Standards.
• Risk & Schedule Control: Proactively identify delays in transmittals (Shop Drawings, RFIs, IRs) to mitigate schedule risks and contractor claims.
• Testing & Commissioning (T&C): Guarantee that system performance strictly meets the functional criteria set in the original design and Operator Standards.
• Handover Management: Provide final technical approval for As-Built drawings and O&M manuals to ensure a seamless asset transfer.

The Ideal Candidate

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 10–15 years of total experience, with a heavy focus on Hospitality/Hotel or large-scale mixed-use projects.
• Regional Expertise: Minimum of 5 years in the GCC (KSA experience is highly preferred).
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of MV/LV, UPS, Generators, Earthing, GRMS, Dimmable Lighting, Fire Alarms, and ICT systems.
• Codes & Standards: Expert-level understanding of IEC, NFPA, NEC, and SBC (Saudi Building Code) .
• Professional Status: Must be registered with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) .
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage relationships with Architects, Government Authorities, and Consultancy firms using a non-adversarial, solution-oriented approach.

Why Join This Project?

This is a chance to work on a transformative urban development that combines heritage with modern innovation. You will lead an internal reporting framework and mentor a dedicated project team within a culture aligned with excellence and core professional values.