Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Construction Supervision team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the delivery of electrical systems associated with a major roads and highways infrastructure project, ensuring compliance with project specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and client expectations.
This role requires a highly capable professional with extensive site supervision experience on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, working closely with contractors, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the construction phase.
Responsibilities
Construction Supervision & Site Monitoring
- Supervise and monitor all electrical construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
- Inspect and oversee installation works related to highway electrical systems including:
- Street lighting systems
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Traffic signal infrastructure
- Power distribution systems
- Electrical substations
- Communication networks
- Tunnel and roadway electrical systems (where applicable)
- Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and work procedures.
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to ensure works are delivered in accordance with project requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance and progress against approved construction schedules.
Technical Leadership
- Provide technical guidance and support to site teams, clients, and contractors on electrical engineering matters.
- Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs, non-conformance reports, and design-related issues.
- Coordinate with design teams to address construction challenges and ensure effective implementation of approved solutions.
- Participate in value engineering and constructability reviews where required.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure all electrical works comply with project specifications, local regulations, Saudi standards, and international engineering best practices.
- Verify testing and commissioning activities and witness factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs) as required.
- Prepare and review inspection reports, test reports, snagging lists, and commissioning documentation.
- Support project closeout activities and final handover documentation.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with clients, contractors, utility authorities, and relevant government agencies.
- Attend progress meetings, technical workshops, and coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
- Support interface management for utility diversions and integration with other infrastructure systems.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.
- Ensure all electrical installations are executed in accordance with approved HSE procedures and project safety requirements.
- Participate in safety inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments as required.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in electrical engineering.
- Proven experience working with leading international engineering consultancy firms.
- Significant experience in construction supervision and site-based roles.
- Demonstrated experience on major roads, highways, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is essential.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems associated with transport and infrastructure projects.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, utility authorities, and government stakeholders.
- Proven track record of delivering projects within quality, safety, and schedule requirements.