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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 inviting Expressions of Interest from experienced Senior High Voltage Engineers for upcoming energy and infrastructure projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for the design and delivery of high-voltage power systems, including transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and major infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of HV and EHV substations, including AIS and GIS systems.

  • Prepare and review substation layouts, single-line diagrams, protection schemes, and technical specifications.

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, utilities, contractors, and stakeholders.

  • Undertake protection studies, equipment selection, and design reviews.

  • Support procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and technical assurance activities.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 8-12 years of experience in high-voltage power engineering.

  • Strong experience in AIS/GIS substations and protection design.

  • Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, utility standards, and grid code requirements.

  • Experience with transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects.

  • Strong technical leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Previous Middle East or Saudi Arabia project experience is highly desirable.

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.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

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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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