Electrical Design Engineer – FEED & Detailed Design

About the role

Bilfinger is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join its Saudi Arabia team. The role focuses on Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and detailed design for oil & gas and industrial projects, ensuring compliance with Saudi Aramco and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare FEED and detailed design deliverables for electrical systems.
• Create single line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform electrical load calculations, short‑circuit, voltage‑drop, and cable‑sizing studies.
• Design LV/MV power distribution, lighting, earthing and lightning‑protection systems.
• Develop equipment specifications, data sheets and material requisitions.
• Review vendor drawings, technical bids and conduct technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support HAZOP, design reviews, and client/authority comment resolution.
• Provide construction, installation and commissioning support when required.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8‑10 years of experience in engineering consultancy, preferably in oil & gas, petrochemical, power or industrial sectors.
• Strong background in FEED and detailed design projects.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NEC and Saudi Aramco/SEC standards.

Required skills

• FEED and detailed design execution.
• Single line diagram (SLD) creation.
• Electrical load, short‑circuit, voltage‑drop and cable‑sizing calculations.
• LV/MV power distribution, lighting, earthing and lightning‑protection design.
• Equipment specification drafting and vendor drawing review.
• Technical bid evaluation and HAZOP support.