Project Engineering Manager – HV Substations

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Turner Lovell are specialist recruiters for high-voltage transmission and grid projects across the Middle East, Europe, and North America. We are hiring a Project Engineering Manager on behalf of a major engineering firm delivering HV GIS substation and synchronous condenser projects across Saudi Arabia.

This role is ideal for a engineering disciple leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering scopes, coordinate vendors and design teams, and act as the client interface across complex EPC projects. As the Project Engineering Manager, you will help deliver critical grid infrastructure aligned with Saudi Arabia's grid modernisation programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead engineering delivery for HV GIS substations and synchronous condenser systems.

Manage design coordination, OEM/vendor integration, and technical documentation.

Guide and support discipline leads and junior engineers across GIS, auxiliary, and rotating systems.

Develop engineering execution plans aligned with EPC project schedules.

Interface with clients and local authorities for technical approvals and design submissions.

Oversee design reviews, FAT/SAT, and hazard analysis sessions with stakeholders.

Coordinate with site teams, design consultants, and engineering hubs inside and outside Saudi Arabia.

Ensure all work complies with Saudi regulations and grid codes, including SEC and ECRA standards.

Support document preparation for O&M manuals, as-built records, and technical audits.