Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Aramco energizes the world economy.
Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.
With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.
Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.
We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to join UR Design Services & Engineering Support Division (URDSESD) under the Unconventional Resources Department.
URDSESD is responsible for engineering procurement and construction of major Unconventional Gas facilities across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Your primary role is to oversee the Electrical Engineering Design Front End engineering design (FEED) & Detailed Design and construction activities of Unconventional Resources projects, this includes reviewing various design packages, coordinating with Aramco’s stakeholders, and providing technical support for construction activities.
Key Responsibilities
As a successful candidate will be required to perform the following:
- Candidate shall have experience in electrical knowledge and experience in Oil and Gas field to verify and direct FEED/Detail Design packages.
- Knowledgeable in ETAP (Electrical Transient Analyzer Program) and general electrical system studies, calculations, electrical area classification, plant layouts related to power, lighting, grounding, substations voltage rating from 480V up to 115/230kV including substation automation.
- Experience with electrical equipment specification & data sheet for electrical equipment namely, transformers, switchgears, motor control centers, UPS, DC power system, motors. Experience in review of technical bid evaluation and recommendation, Vendor document reviews and engineering deliverables.
- Experience to review and direct design for Overhead Transmission line voltage rating 13.8kV, 34.5kV, 115kV and 230kV.
- Relevant experience in Oil and Gas Project Management Engineering, Experience in EPC phases (engineering, material procurement, Construction management of hydrocarbon facilities) emphasis on emphasis on construction.
- Support the projects in Jafurah Field.
- Strong technical writing skills, and, willing to mentor and motivate young Saudi Engineers.
- Review and approval of all vendor documents, drawings.
- Ensuring the timely review of all engineering deliverables.
- Close interaction with other discipline Members to resolve installation issues during installation phase.
- Coordinate activities and resolve issues among contractors and other parties to allow construction activities to progress according to plan and final mechanical completion.
- Flexibility to work in remote construction site or city based on business need.
Minimum requirements
As the successful candidate you will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized and approved program. An advanced degree is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as Electrical Engineer on design projects including Concept, FEED, Detailed Design and Construction support.
- Has adequate knowledge of Electrical International Standards, namely, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, API, NEMA, IEC related to Electrical Installation works and Area Classification requirements.
- Professional certification by AACE, PMI, or a professional engineering board is required.
- Experience with Saudi Aramco standards and projects is preferred.
Work Location and Work Schedule
Work location: Within Saudi Arabia – To be specified in Job offer
Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer
Job Posting Duration:
Job posting start date: 02/10/2026
Job posting end date: 12/31/2026
Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.
At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.
We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.