Principal Electrical Design Engineer

kbr· 7201 KBRL AMCDE ( Name very long)
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📍 Corniche, Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi ArabiaFull time

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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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This Principal Electrical Design Engineer role at kbr is based in Corniche, Al Khobar, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Principal Electrical Design Engineer role at kbr full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Principal Electrical Design Engineer role in the 7201 KBRL AMCDE ( Name very long) department at kbr.
Which team or department does the Principal Electrical Design Engineer at kbr belong to?
This Principal Electrical Design Engineer position is part of the 7201 KBRL AMCDE ( Name very long) department at kbr. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Principal Electrical Design Engineer job at kbr posted?
This Principal Electrical Design Engineer position at kbr was posted on Aug 12, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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