Manager – Electrical Primary Design (Substations) - KSA
hudsonmanpower
Jeddah, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia · Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
Posted Feb 9, 2026
- Contract
- On-site
- Construction
- experienced
hudsonmanpower
Jeddah, Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia · Jeddah · Saudi Arabia
Posted Feb 9, 2026
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Primary Design Engineer for HV/EHV GIS & AIS substation projects. The role involves handling pre-bid and detailed engineering, including layouts, equipment sizing, grounding, busbar design, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
Gulf experience is mandatory.
Review tender documents, technical specifications, and project requirements
Prepare conceptual primary layouts, GA drawings, and SLDs
Develop preliminary BOQs, equipment sizing, and quantity take-offs
Propose optimized layouts considering cost, space, safety, and constructability
Coordinate with estimation and proposal teams
Interface with OEMs/vendors for technical data and inputs
Identify technical risks, deviations, and value-engineering opportunities
Support technical clarifications and bid evaluations
Prepare and review:
General Arrangement (GA) & layout drawings
Equipment layout plans and sectional views
Cable routing and earthing layouts
Busbar calculations and drawings
HV equipment interconnection details
Perform equipment sizing and selection:
Circuit breakers, isolators, CTs, PTs, surge arresters, etc.
Conduct electrical and mechanical clearance studies
Develop and review substation grounding (earthing) design
Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, CBIP and client standards
Coordinate with secondary design, civil, and protection teams
Participate in design reviews and client/consultant meetings
BE / B.Tech or ME / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering
7–10 years in Electrical Primary Design
Strong experience in GIS & AIS substations (HV/EHV up to 380kV)
Gulf experience mandatory
Saudi project experience preferred