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