Manager – Electrical Primary Design (Substations) - KSA

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Primary Design Engineer for HV/EHV GIS & AIS substation projects. The role involves handling pre-bid and detailed engineering, including layouts, equipment sizing, grounding, busbar design, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Gulf experience is mandatory.

Pre-Bid Engineering

• Review tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements
• Prepare conceptual primary layouts, GA drawings, and SLDs
• Develop preliminary BOQs, equipment sizing, and quantity take-offs
• Propose optimized layouts considering cost, space, safety, and constructability
• Coordinate with estimation and proposal teams
• Interface with OEMs/vendors for technical data and inputs
• Identify technical risks, deviations, and value-engineering opportunities
• Support technical clarifications and bid evaluations

Detailed Engineering / Execution

• Prepare and review:
  • General Arrangement (GA) & layout drawings
  • Equipment layout plans and sectional views
  • Cable routing and earthing layouts
  • Busbar calculations and drawings
  • HV equipment interconnection details
• Perform equipment sizing and selection:
  • Circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, surge arresters, etc.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical clearance studies
• Develop and review substation grounding (earthing) design
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, CBIP and client standards
• Coordinate with secondary design, civil, and protection teams
• Participate in design reviews and client/consultant meetings

Qualifications

• BE / B.Tech or ME / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Experience

• 7–10 years in Electrical Primary Design
• Strong experience in GIS & AIS substations (HV/EHV up to 380kV)
• Gulf experience mandatory
• Saudi project experience preferred