Project Engineering Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Project Engineering Manager overseeing engineering activities, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and time criteria for Grid Solutions projects in Saudi Arabia. Leading design teams and coordinating with various stakeholders for seamless technical integration.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRiyadh • 🇸🇦 Saudi ArabiaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Head up and oversee all engineering activities within the project, ensuring sound adherence to Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) delivery criteria.
Manage design activities, the project engineering budget, and the design change process.
Coordinate all technical tasks—whether executed by our internal teams or by partners and subcontractors—to ensure seamless technical integration for Grid Solutions projects.
Ensure that optimized, cost-effective, and operationally efficient technical solutions are implemented in alignment with customer expectations and the project schedule.
Accountable for design performance, deadlines, and quality, working within the strategic framework developed alongside Project Managers.
Accountability for the end-to-end engineering lifecycle, ensuring all technical deliverables meet project Quality, Cost, and Time (QCT) targets.
Integrate engineering activities with Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning to ensure seamless project flow and prevent functional silos.
Head up multidisciplinary design teams (internal and external) to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency throughout the project.
Manage the Design Freeze process and technical scope boundaries among all project partners.
Oversee the resolution of complex technical interfaces between the customer, partners, and third-party contractors to ensure system compatibility.
Maintain sound control over the engineering budget and workload, identifying and mitigating technical risks before they impact project financials.
Technical Compliance & Integrity: Ensuring all engineering deliverables strictly adhere to contractual obligations, client technical specifications, and mandatory national/international regulatory standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Minimum 7 years of established experience heading up primary design activities within EPC environments, specifically in Transmission and Distribution, Power Generation, or the Energy sector.
Systematic understanding of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, CIGRE) and regional regulations, including Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) standards and technical specifications (TMSS, TESP, TCP).
Experience engaging with Saudi utility providers and clients to align project deliverables with national grid requirements.
Practical experience with High Voltage (HV) GIS/AIS substations ranging from 132kV up to 400kV and above.
Successful track record in technical project management within multidisciplinary and international team environments.
Willingness to travel globally and work in various locations as required by project needs.
Sound communication and negotiation skills.
Professional fluency in English for effective communication with international stakeholders and local clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

Design ManagementProject Engineering BudgetingTechnical IntegrationDesign Change ProcessEngineering Lifecycle ManagementTechnical Risk MitigationQuality AssuranceCost OptimizationOperational EfficiencyTechnical Compliance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsLeadership SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving Skills