Principal Electrical Design Engineer

KBR · Al-Khubar

Full-timeSenior9 Nov 2026
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Principal Electrical Design Engineer at KBR in Al Khobar responsible for leading electrical engineering teams and delivering substation, transmission and distribution designs for oil & gas and infrastructure projects. The role ensures technical integrity, on-time delivery and compliance with industry standards.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead a team of 10–20 electrical engineers and designers
  • Develop discipline work plans and schedules
  • Perform and review electrical system studies (e.g., ETAP)
  • Prepare work-hour estimates for electrical scope
  • Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications
  • Perform and check power systems analyses
  • Ensure design integrity and on-schedule delivery within budget
  • Provide technical leadership and present to clients as required

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas, refinery, offshore or infrastructure
  • Proven experience designing substations, transmission and distribution systems
  • Strong knowledge of design and construction practices and industry codes

Skills

Electrical designSubstationsPower systems analysisETAPProtection coordinationEquipment specificationFEEDDetailed designTeam leadershipStandards compliance

Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.

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