Electrical Engineer

NES Fircroft, a global technical recruitment leader, is hiring an experienced Electrical Engineer for a leading power and gasification company in Saudi Arabia. The role involves electrical design, protection relay coordination, and system reliability for large-scale industrial utilities supporting refinery operations. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 10 years of experience in power generation or oil & gas. This full-time role offers the chance to work on advanced energy systems aligned with Vision 2030.

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Career Opportunity – Electrical Engineer at NES Fircroft (Saudi Arabia)

Company Name: NES Fircroft (Recruiting for a Leading Power & Gasification Company)
Position Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Industry: Power Generation, Gasification, and Industrial Utilities
Employment Type: Full-Time
Apply via Email: sharmeen.nasir@nesfircroft.com
Official Website: https://www.nesfircroft.com

Company Introduction

NES Fircroft is one of the world’s leading technical recruitment specialists, providing workforce solutions to the energy, engineering, and infrastructure sectors. With over four decades of global experience and offices across more than 45 countries, NES Fircroft supports some of the largest industrial and energy projects around the world, connecting top-tier professionals with industry-leading employers.

In Saudi Arabia, NES Fircroft has been instrumental in supplying skilled technical experts to the Kingdom’s growing energy and infrastructure sectors, in alignment with Vision 2030. The company collaborates closely with clients in oil and gas, power generation, renewable energy, and chemicals to provide workforce solutions that combine global reach with local expertise.

For this position, NES Fircroft is representing a leading power and gasification company that plays a vital role in supplying electricity, steam, and hydrogen to a major refinery complex in Saudi Arabia. This organization operates cutting-edge power generation and gasification plants designed to achieve high energy efficiency and environmental compliance.

The client’s mission revolves around sustainable industrial growth and the integration of advanced energy systems into the Kingdom’s refining infrastructure. With an emphasis on reliability, innovation, and technological excellence, the company has become a cornerstone in supporting the continuous operations of major refineries and petrochemical plants across Saudi Arabia.

By joining this organization, candidates will become part of a high-performing engineering team that oversees critical power systems, protection relays, and electrical studies that ensure uninterrupted power delivery to one of the region’s largest integrated industrial facilities.

This role represents not only a professional challenge but also an opportunity to contribute directly to the modernization and sustainability goals of Saudi Arabia’s energy ecosystem.

Job Description

The Electrical Engineer will play a central role in supporting the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems for a major power and gasification facility in Saudi Arabia. The selected candidate will contribute to ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable supply of electricity, steam, and hydrogen to a major refinery complex.

This position is ideal for seasoned professionals with a strong technical foundation in medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) systems, protection relays, grounding design, and electrical studies. The role requires deep familiarity with power distribution systems and the ability to apply international engineering standards across a dynamic industrial environment.

As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Electrical Engineer will be responsible for system reliability, project implementation, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The role involves both office-based design work and field supervision to ensure the successful commissioning, operation, and troubleshooting of power systems.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously — including performing electrical load studies, preparing technical documentation, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and ensuring adherence to applicable codes and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, review, and validate electrical designs for medium- and low-voltage power systems used in the refinery’s utility infrastructure.
Conduct system studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, arc flash, and relay coordination to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Work with protection relays from leading manufacturers such as SEL, Siemens, Beckwith, and Alstom to develop protection schemes and settings.
Oversee the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems and ensure compliance with international standards and local codes.
Perform Front-End Loading (FEL) and Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) activities for new projects and system upgrades.
Participate in detailed engineering and design review meetings to ensure alignment between design intent and field implementation.
Conduct grounding and lightning protection studies, ensuring compliance with API, NEC/IEC, ISA, NFPA, and Saudi Aramco standards.
Support SIL (Safety Integrity Level), SIS (Safety Instrumented Systems), and SIF (Safety Instrumented Functions) assessments for critical systems.
Work collaboratively with mechanical, control, and instrumentation teams to integrate electrical systems with process and automation requirements.
Assist in troubleshooting electrical faults, analyzing root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
Maintain documentation of electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment datasheets, and maintenance records.
Ensure compliance with SCADA system integration and maintain interfaces between electrical equipment and control systems.
Develop and maintain maintenance plans for electrical assets, ensuring equipment uptime and lifecycle management.
Provide technical support for vendor selection, procurement, and equipment inspection processes.
Participate in risk assessments, hazard identification, and mitigation planning for electrical systems.
Implement energy efficiency measures and contribute to sustainability initiatives across plant operations.

This position demands strong technical acumen, practical field experience, and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will have a blend of design, operational, and commissioning experience within large-scale industrial or power plant settings.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or recognized institution.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the power generation, industrial utilities, or oil & gas sectors.
Extensive exposure to MV/LV electrical systems and protection relay coordination.
Prior experience in power plants, gasification facilities, or refinery utilities is highly preferred.
Strong background in the design and implementation of protection relays from leading manufacturers such as SEL, Siemens, Beckwith, and Alstom.
Experience in FEL/FEED engineering, including conceptual and detailed design stages.
Deep understanding of electrical studies such as grounding, fault analysis, and relay coordination.
Knowledge of SIL, SIS, and SIF systems applied to industrial safety.
Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, and automation interfaces for monitoring and control systems.
Working knowledge of international codes and standards, including API, ISA, NEC/IEC, NFPA, and Saudi Aramco standards.

Skills and Competencies:

Strong analytical and diagnostic skills for electrical systems and fault management.
Excellent understanding of electrical protection schemes and system reliability.
Proficiency in electrical design and simulation software tools.
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural and interdisciplinary environment.
Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with all project procedures.
Ability to lead small teams or provide mentorship to junior engineers when required.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently under minimal supervision.

Nationality:

Saudi nationals are preferred, but applications from qualified expatriates are also welcome.

Personal Attributes:

Professional integrity and commitment to excellence.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to technical challenges.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and timelines.
Willingness to work on-site when required and coordinate with field teams.

Location

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
(Exact work location will be within a major refinery complex associated with the client’s gasification and power operations.)