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SMEC · Onsite · SJ KSA Riyadh

About Surbana Jurong         

Surbana Jurong (SJ) is a leading global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm, driven by a vision to build cities and shape lives. Headquartered in Singapore, SJ is a diverse collective of experts delivering sustainable and high-impact solutions across the built environment.

 

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join our team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of HV and MV substation projects, managing all phases from design and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and handover. The role requires strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage clients, contractors, utilities, and multidisciplinary teams.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of HV and MV substation projects across Saudi Arabia.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
  • Coordinate design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
  • Manage client, utility, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements, relevant standards, and regulatory approvals.
  • Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to clients and management.
  • Lead project meetings and resolve technical and commercial issues.
  • Support multidisciplinary teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in electrical power or substation projects
  • Proven experience managing HV and MV substation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of substations, protection and control systems, SCADA, and associated infrastructure.
  • Experience working with utilities, contractors, and major infrastructure clients.
  • Strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Knowledge of Saudi Arabia regulations, utility requirements, and approval processes is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

How to Apply Please submit your application through our official careers portal. Click on the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions.


Note: Recruitment for this role is being managed internally. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered.

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SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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