Project Engineering Manager – HV Substations
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Turner Lovell are specialist recruiters for high-voltage transmission and grid projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. We are hiring a Project Engineering Manager on behalf of a major engineering firm delivering HV GIS substation and synchronous condenser projects across Saudi Arabia.
This role is ideal for a engineering disciple leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering scopes, coordinate vendors and design teams, and act as the client interface across complex EPC projects. As the Project Engineering Manager, you will help deliver critical grid infrastructure aligned with Saudi Arabia's grid modernisation programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead engineering delivery for HV GIS substations and synchronous condenser systems.
Manage design coordination, OEM/vendor integration, and technical documentation.
Guide and support discipline leads and junior engineers across GIS, auxiliary, and rotating systems.
Develop engineering execution plans aligned with EPC project schedules.
Interface with clients and local authorities for technical approvals and design submissions.
Oversee design reviews, FAT/SAT, and hazard analysis sessions with stakeholders.
Coordinate with site teams, design consultants, and engineering hubs inside and outside Saudi Arabia.
Ensure all work complies with Saudi regulations and grid codes, including SEC and ECRA standards.
Support document preparation for O&M manuals, as-built records, and technical audits.
Requirements:
Degree or Masters in Electrical Engineering or related disciples.
5+ years' experience in HV substation engineering and project delivery.
Strong track record with 110kV, 220kV+ GIS substations; experience with synchronous condenser or rotating machines is a plus.
Familiarity with EPC projects and global OEM/vendor coordination.
Skilled in AutoCAD, ETAP and other project and design software.
Fluent in English and Arabic.
Based in Riyadh or open to relocation; regional travel required.
Saudi nationals preferred.
If you’re ready to lead engineering on large-scale grid infrastructure and drive delivery excellence across Saudi Arabia, apply now or contact the Turner Lovell team to find out more.
Contact Hope Brown at hope.brown@turnerlovell.com / +44 (0) 207 448 1100.