Lead Field Engineer – Electrical (Saudi National)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

 

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

 

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Lead Field Engineer – Electrical (Saudi National) to join our team! In this role you will get to lead electrical engineering activities in the field, coordinate construction and installation works, and ensure that electrical systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities at construction, supplier, client, and project field locations.
• Provide technical direction and field support for the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, material submittals, method statements, inspection and test plans, and construction documents.
• Ensure electrical construction activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Inspect electrical installations, equipment, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with approved design and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients, and other engineering disciplines to resolve field issues.
• Lead the review of Requests for Information, technical submittals, shop drawings, material approvals, and field change requests.
• Support the preparation and review of electrical equipment and material requisitions.
• Monitor construction progress and provide technical input to support project schedules and milestones.
• Participate in testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and handover activities for electrical systems.
• Review and provide technical guidance on electrical systems, including power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, motors, lighting, grounding, and control systems.
• Identify design conflicts, installation issues, non-conformances, and potential risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare and review field reports, inspection reports, technical evaluations, progress updates, and as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with the project engineering team to ensure timely completion of electrical deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance and support to electrical engineers, designers, inspectors, and technicians.
• Promote compliance with project safety, quality, environmental, and document control requirements.
• Attend coordination meetings, construction meetings, technical workshops, and client reviews.
• Travel to or relocate at construction sites, supplier facilities, client locations, and other project locations as required.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience, including significant field engineering experience.
• Experience leading electrical engineering and construction activities on major infrastructure, buildings, industrial, energy, utilities, or transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, construction practices, testing procedures, and commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of electrical power distribution systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, generators, motors, lighting, grounding, and control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, calculations, equipment data sheets, and technical documents.
• Ability to review electrical installations and verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to review technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, inspection and test plans, and material submissions.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues, design conflicts, field changes, and construction non-conformances.
• Experience supporting electrical testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, energization, and project handover.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, inspection, and testing requirements.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate technical reports, field reports, inspection records, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to construction sites, supplier facilities, client locations, or other project locations.
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Professional engineering registration or membership with a recognized engineering organization.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, industrial, power, utilities, transportation, or complex building projects.
• Experience with medium-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with substations, transmission and distribution systems, protection and control systems, SCADA, and electrical power management systems.
• Experience leading electrical testing and commissioning teams.
• Familiarity with applicable international electrical codes and standards, including IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, and local authority requirements.
• Experience with BIM, CAD, electrical design, and engineering management software.
• Experience managing technical queries, Requests for Information, field changes, non-conformance reports, and corrective action processes.
• Experience preparing project closeout documentation, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and handover packages.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety requirements and electrical safe work practices.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.