Site Engineer Civil – Substation, KSA
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and execute all civil construction activities associated with 380kV GIS substation projects.
- Manage site activities including:
- Earthworks and grading.
- Equipment foundations.
- GIS building construction.
- Control buildings.
- Cable trenches and duct banks.
- Boundary walls.
- Internal roads and paving works.
- Drainage and stormwater systems.
- Ensure all civil work is executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, SEC standards, project specifications, method statements, and quality requirements.
- Coordinate with project engineers, QA/QC engineers, HSE personnel, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
- Monitor daily progress against the approved construction schedule and recommend corrective actions where required.
- Ensure proper deployment of manpower, equipment, and materials to achieve construction targets.
- Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly site progress reports.
- Coordinate inspections, RFIs, MIRs, WIRs, and obtain client approvals for completed works.
- Verify quantities executed at site and support project controls in progress measurement and billing activities.
- Monitor concrete works, reinforcement installation, excavation activities, and structural construction to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Support testing and handover activities for civil works.
- Ensure implementation of QA/QC procedures throughout construction activities.
- Enforce project HSE requirements and promote a strong safety culture on site.
- Identify site constraints, technical issues, and construction risks and implement corrective actions in coordination with project management.
- Coordinate closely with electrical and mechanical construction teams to ensure smooth interface management and project execution.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
Experience
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in substation civil construction projects.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in 230kV/380kV GIS Substation Projects.
- Mandatory experience on Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) / National Grid SA projects.
- Experience in EPC power transmission and distribution projects within Saudi Arabia.
- SEC/Client-approved candidates will be given preference.
- Strong track record in safely delivering substation civil works within quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Immediate joiners and candidates with transferable Iqama are highly preferred.