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Principal Electrical Design Engineer

  • KBR
  • Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
  • Posted 18 Oct
  • Verified source
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Summary

KBR is hiring a Principal Electrical Design Engineer in Corniche, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. The role leads a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers, develops discipline work plans, and oversees electrical design integrity and delivery within schedule and budget. Responsibilities include electrical systems studies and power analyses, equipment sizing and specifications, work-hour estimates, and technical presentations to clients. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 15 years of experience in oil and gas, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, or infrastructure industries.

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Title:

Principal Electrical Design Engineer

Overall Summary

Principal Electrical Engineer with proven extensive experience in the design of Substations, Transmission and Distribution Systems in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, and Infrastructure industries. Demonstrated leadership of a large team of electrical engineers and designers and experience in Conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. Minimum 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers
  • Develop discipline work plans
  • Perform/check electrical systems studies (e.g. ETAP)
  • Prepare work-hour estimates
  • Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications
  • Perform/check power systems analyses
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
  • Responsible for design integrity of electrical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget
  • Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required

Qualifications & Years of Experience:

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 15 years’ in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore, and infrastructure industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies:

  • Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
  • Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, ANSI/NEMA.
  • Wide knowledge in Electrical Power Systems, Protection Philosophy & Protection Device Coordination.
  • Knowledge of Saudi Aramco Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.
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Closing soon

0077days1100hrs1199min3333sec

Closes next week, Sunday, October 25 · end of day.

Sunday, October 25 · end of day

Posted Oct 18, 2026Oct 25, 2026

Skills

  • Plumbing & Fire Fighting
  • Power Systems
  • Saudi Aramco Standards

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ReferenceGH 8799 97B4 0D2E

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