Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer GM

Abdul Latif Jameel comprises diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region). Strong networks and long-established relationships make us a powerful partner, opening doors for those who want to do business in the region.

Our businesses represent some of the world’s leading brands, earning us their trust and building long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. Our commitment to anticipate and support our partners’ needs has driven our success.

From our modest beginnings 75 years ago as a small trading business and then a Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, we have established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

Applying our vast experience in the automotive sector, we’ve used our expertise and operations infrastructure to diversify into new sectors that contribute to the ‘infrastructure of life’ in the MENAT region.

Financial Job Dimensions

Degree of supervision

Broad Supervision over design activities and electrical installations

Level of Authority

General Authority over daily functional electrical / mechanical design

Purpose of the Job

Provide technical and commercial support related to electrical systems for projects executed by ALJM Fit Out and renovation.

Provide support for power supply matters such as SECO power applications, Backup diesel generators solutions.

Value engineering to achieve the best technical and commercial implementations of the electrical systems.

Assure compliance to electrical safety standards throughout ALJM Fit out and renovation.

Key Accountabilities: Description

Review concept design criteria of electrical systems (LV & LC installations) to make sure that the local and international standards are met.

Review Detailed Design Drawings of Electrical systems (LV & LC installations) to verify that all systems are included in the detailed design and the layouts of the same are well coordinated with other disciplines.

Review BOQ (Bill of quantities) to make sure that it is matching with the detailed design drawings and that all items are described as per specifications

Review and approve site (installation) drawings of electrical systems and provide technical comments wherever applicable.

Key Accountabilities: Performance Indicators

Approved concept designs

Review sign off / Approval

Approval of BOQ

Electrical Report / Acceptance

Major Activities

1 Review material submittal and samples of electrical items to make sure that it is complying with the specifications

2 Review and validate Electrical Load Calculations, Panel Schedules and Lighting Studies.

3 Ensure commercial offers from vendors in relation to Electrical Systems and compare the same with the market prices.

4 Attend meetings with the vendors to negotiate the offers in order to reach the best prices for ALJM

5 Implement value engineering (wherever applicable) to reduce cost of projects.

6 Review and validate As-built drawings of installed electrical systems

7 .Attend meeting with consultants to discuss all aspects of Electrical System and to highlight specific ALJM requirements

8 Liaison the authorities (SECO) in relation with power supply applications

9 Conduct frequent site visits to inspect the work progress of electrical systems (LV & LC).

10 Attend site meetings with the consultants and contractors in order to achieve smooth execution of electrical systems and to resolve any technical conflict that might arise at site.

11 Reviewing all drawings and documents according to standard before tendering

12 Contribute in the handing over process of executed projects.

Job Context

 The job requires excellent advanced knowledge of electrical design regulations / Standards within KSA

 The job has direct impact over ensuring that designs meet all required electrical standards

 The job holder has direct impact over electrical designs for ALJM Fit out ad renovation

Framework, Boundaries & Decision Making Authority

 The job holder has the freedom to change electrical design concept drawings based on end users requirements

 The job holder has the freedom to update, review and develop electrical designs to meet required standards

 The job holder has the authority to approve/decline electrical design proposals

Organizational / Functional Strategic Focus

 The job holder has a crucial strategic role in ensuring electrical designs and implementation meet all Legal requirements.

 The job has a crucial supporting role in ensuring electrical installations are safe and designed / installed to the required Building and electrical standards

 The job holder has a role in ensuring all electrical designs are cost effective and in line with KSA market rates

Minimum Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum Experience

10 years of related experience in the field

Job-Specific Skills

• Communication skills

• Presentation Skills

• Analytical skills

• Methodical

• AutoCad

Languages

English / Arabic

Special Certifications / Membership

Through knowledge of KSA and International electrical standards. Saudi council of Engineering Certificate

Competencies

Learns Through Reflection (Middle Management)

Fosters Collaboration (Middle Management)

Ensures Accountability (Middle Management)

Plans & Aligns (Middle Management)

Focuses on the customer (Middle Management)

Why Work for Us?

With a truly international footprint and more than three quarters of a century of commercial success behind us, we are today, not only a leading employer across the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, but also offer exciting opportunities worldwide, from Chile to Japan, from the UK to Australia.

Our values guide the way we work with our business partners, within our communities, and with each other.

Through Respect, Innovation, a Pioneering Spirit, and Empowerment, we are proud of our culture which sees ideas blossom, people thrive and successes flourish.