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Lead Electrical Engineer Extra High Voltage (EHV)

KBR

Job Location:

Al Khobar - Saudi Arabia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 August 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 11 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title:

Lead Electrical Engineer - Extra High Voltage (EHV)

Job requirements:

We are looking for 15 years of experienced EHV Lead Electrical Engineer with proven experience in the design of Extra High Voltage (EHV) substations upto 380 kV for Refineries Gas Plants and GOSP Switchyard design Gas Insulated substations (GIS) and distribution systems (Experience in Engineering Consultancy EPC contractor and Client domains) with good knowledge in local Saudi Arabia Standards Standards NFPA 70NEMA & IEC Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities;

Feasibility Study FEED engineering and Detail engineering services for EHV Substations both GIS and AIS modifications in Primary and secondary design & Oil and Gas plants electrical design power distribution systems.
Preparation of Sizing calculation for all EHV electrical systems such as Power transformers GIS gears EHV Cables Lightning and grounding systems.
Preparation of GIS/Switchyard Design Engineering packages which includes
overall single line diagram Relay and Metering diagrams Logic diagrams Protection scheme equipment drawings.
Preparation of Electrical MTO for complete GIS/AIS substations
Preparation of Control and protection panel GA/Scheme interconnection drawings for 69 kV115 kV230KV AIS/GIS Transformers MV / LV Switchgear etc.
Preparation of MRs TBEs Review/approve of all vendor drawings for all substation equipments Co-ordination with Vendor
Review of Technical offers for Electrical equipment / Packages
Coordination with project procurement team for equipment ordering for complete power plant.
Estimation of Design MHs for tendering purpose(Including bid clarification preparation)
Response to Client comments on design submittals
Response to Construction queries

Key Interactions;

Project Managers Discipline Manager and Electrical Group Leads

Qualifications;

Minimum Bachelors of Engineering/Science in Electrical and Electronics engineering.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

Must be a reliable Engineer who can work independently and able to lead/guide a team
Must be proficient in reviewing/preparing design drawings using Microstation
Knowledge of local Saudi Arabia Standards is an advantage
Must have excellent knowledge & understanding of Design practices Construction Practices and Procedures
Must be proficient in English; oral and written communication.

Required Experience: