Electrical Project Engineer

Project Engineer - Electrical, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets across GCC, Egypt and Jordan and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 Billion on sales of SAR 20.97 Billion in 2024. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the Role:

Project Engineer – Electrical will be responsible to specify the key design elements of Electrical Installations and Systems for existing and new sales depot facilities and to ensure that the installation meets these design requirements by overseeing the contractor’s installation and commissioning work on all Electrical equipment and system.

To support all sales depot Electrical systems in order to ensure 100% availability for sales depot normal operations immediately at post construction phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement electrical systems for depot construction, expansion, and modifications.
• Review tender documents, analyze bids, and recommend optimal solutions.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely project completion.
• Supervise site installations, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and minimize electrical hazards.
• Provide technical support for maintenance and troubleshooting post-commissioning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with professional registration.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design, installation, and maintenance—preferably in food processing or high-volume storage facilities.
• Proven track record in managing site installation projects and system upgrades.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, fire protection systems, and electrical load calculations.
• Familiarity with international standards and interface systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in electrical testing, commissioning, and fault analysis.
• Ability to review and approve method statements, shop drawings, and material specifications.
• Advanced computer skills and proficiency in design software.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; able to provide technical guidance and win team respect.

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.