Job summary
AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Senior Utility Engineer (Electrical) based in Riyadh to support infrastructure and bridge projects across the GCC. The role involves design review, supervision and coordination of electrical utilities including MV/LV networks, substations, street lighting, ICT and utility relocations.
Key responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on large multidisciplinary infrastructure and bridge projects.
- Review and supervise electrical utility designs for compliance with standards.
- Coordinate utility interfaces with bridge, road and transportation works.
- Monitor and report project performance, progress and technical compliance.
- Ensure Health & Safety compliance and promote safety culture.
- Manage and coordinate contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
- Advise on power distribution, substations, street lighting, ICT and relocations.
- Support budgeting, design reviews and construction supervision from concept to completion.
Requirements
- B.Sc. or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 15+ years in electrical utility engineering and construction supervision
- Proven experience with MV/LV networks, substations, street lighting and ICT
- Mandatory experience on major bridge and transportation projects
- Strong knowledge of international standards and utility authority requirements
- Excellent interpersonal, technical writing and communication skills
- Experience with AutoCAD, Dialux and Revit/BIM
- Ability to manage multidisciplinary interfaces and lead teams
Benefits
- Tax-free salary
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Annual leave
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus program
- Annual flight contribution
- Transportation and housing allowances
- Employee wellbeing program (24/7 access to specialists)
Skills
MV/LV distributionSubstationsStreet lightingICT systemsTelecommunicationsAutoCADDialuxRevit/BIMConstruction supervisionInterface management
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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