Jones Engineering

Junior Electrical Engineer - Saudi Arabia -

Posted: 1 hours ago

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer – Junior LevelSector: Data Centre / Mission Critical Projects (preferred)Key Responsibilities:Design Review & CoordinationAssist in reviewing the IFC MEP electrical design package (LV distribution, cabling, containment, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, fire alarm, BMS/EPMS, etc.).Support the team in verifying that drawings and specifications meet local regulations (SEC,DEWA, ADDC, Civil Defence), relevant standards, and client requirements.Provide day-to-day technical support to the BIM team during preparation and coordination of electrical shop drawings and single-line diagrams.Help perform checks on shop drawings and calculations before submission to the consultant.Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs) for design clarifications.Attend coordination meetings with MEP trades and consultant engineers.Submittals & Procurement SupportAssist in preparing and compiling material/technical submittals for electrical equipment and systems.Follow up on consultant comments and help prepare re-submissions in a timely manner.Support the extraction and verification of Material Take-Offs (MTOs) from Revit models.Help prepare Material Requisitions (MRs) and basic RFQs for the Procurement department.Coordinate with QA/QC and stores to ensure only approved materials reach site.Site Engineering & SupervisionMonitor daily electrical installation activities against approved drawings and report progress/deviations.Assist in issuing latest approved drawings to site supervisors and retrieving superseded versions.Support site supervision teams with technical queries and solutions.Raise and escalate any installation or coordination issues promptly to the Intermediate/Senior Engineer.Coordinate electrical builders’ work requirements (sleeves, openings, supports) with other trades.Planning, Quality & Safety Provide regular electrical p rogress updates to the Planning & Controls team.Assist in preparing and following up on Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Work Inspection Requests (WIRs).Strictly follow all safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, LOTO, and project HSE requirements.Actively participate in toolbox talks and safety initiatives.Help the QA/QC team document any damage to installed electrical systems.Commissioning & HandoverAssist the Commissioning team and vendors during integrated system testing and client witnessing.Support the preparation of handover documentation (labels, O&M manuals, as-built mark-ups).Help the BIM team with red-line mark-ups and site verification for final As-Built drawings.Experience & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Engineering from a recognized university.1–3 years of relevant experience (site or design office) – fresh graduates with strong internships may also be considered.Basic knowledge of LV systems, containment, lighting, fire alarm, and BMS is essential.Proficient in Microsoft Office; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit is a strong advantage.Good understanding of Middle East standards and authority requirements is advantageous.Excellent English communication skills and a proactive learning attitude.Ability to work effectively within a team and under guidance.

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