Electrical Engineer – 400kV Substation (Saudi National)
Join Omexom Saudi a worldwide organization with strong values : trust, autonomy, entrepreneurial mindset, responsibility, and solidarity.
Omexom operates in Saudi Arabia with a strong specialization in transmission and substations. They handle EPC contracts (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) and offer advanced inspection and maintenance services to ensure high reliability and minimal downtime.
💡 Our expertise
We provide turnkey solutions across the entire project lifecycle, with deep specialization in:
- High-voltage transmission systems
- Substation construction and upgrades
- Maintenance strategies to reduce outages
🌍 Backed by the strength of the VINCI Energies network and its brands — Omexom delivers agile, locally adapted, and high-performance solutions, embracing a culture of sustainable innovation.
📍 Location: Remote Project Sites, Saudi Arabia
🏢 Project Type: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) – 400kV Substation
📅 Employment Type: Full-Time – Site-Based During Construction Phase
🔍 Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient Electrical Engineer to join our team on a high-profile 400kV substation EPC project in Saudi Arabia. This role is ideal for a Saudi National with a strong academic background in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on high-voltage power systems or utility infrastructure. The selected candidate will be stationed on-site during the construction phase, supporting engineering and execution activities in remote and isolated project locations.
🎓 Qualifications & Requirements
- Nationality: Saudi (mandatory)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Specialization in Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or Utility Applications is highly preferred
- Language: Proficiency in Arabic and English (technical documentation and communication)
- Mobility: Willingness to work in remote site locations for extended periods during construction
⚡ Key Responsibilities
- Assist in reviewing electrical designs, schematics, and single-line diagrams for 400kV substation systems
- Support the preparation and verification of technical documentation, including specifications, datasheets, and method statements
- Participate in site inspections, testing, and commissioning activities under supervision
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of electrical equipment and materials
- Collaborate with construction teams to monitor installation progress and ensure compliance with design and safety standards
- Maintain accurate records of engineering activities and contribute to progress reports
- Engage with client representatives, consultants, and vendors to resolve technical queries
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental protocols in remote site conditions
🧠 Skills & Competencies
- Basic understanding of high-voltage equipment (e.g., GIS, transformers, circuit breakers, protection systems)
- Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, or SASO standards applicable to substation design and construction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Resilience and adaptability to remote site environments
- Eagerness to learn and grow within a multidisciplinary engineering environment
Why Join us?
🧬 Our DNA: Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility
Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!
🚀 A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up
🏫 Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group
🙏🏼 Close and supportive management
💶 Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan
🥇 Pride in shared achievements
☘️ Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)
🦺 Commitment to the health and safety of our employees
👋 At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA
- Department
- Omexom Saudi
- Locations
- Al Khobar
- Contract type
- Permanent contract
- Experience
- Beginner
- Reference
- VEOG-KSA-ENG-0001
- Région
- Saudi Arabia
- Department
- Engineering
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