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.

Requirements: 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