Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer - Installations, Energy Planning (EOI)

Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer — Installations, Energy Planning & Process Control Systems (Consultancy / Project Lead)
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh-based; travel as required)
Reporting to: Lead Process Engineer / Programme Director

Project overview
Under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, our client is establishing a pioneering industrial facility to process critical minerals and manufacture permanent magnets. The programme will capture higher value in the rare-earth value chain, support export-oriented industrial clusters and accelerate energy-transition technologies (EVs, wind power). This facility will strengthen the Kingdom’s position as a regional hub for rare-earth processing and magnetics.

Role overview
We seek a senior Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical leadership during Stage 1 (feasibility / concept) and Stage 2 (FEED / RFQ preparation). The role will define electrical infrastructure, power systems and process control strategies, prepare FEED-level electrical & I&E packages and RFQs, and support vendor selection, integration and testing strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Define electrical plant infrastructure: power distribution network, medium/low-voltage systems, transformers, switchgear, motor control centres (MCCs), backup power and site utilities.
• Develop energy planning and optimization assessments: peak demand, load profiles, energy efficiency opportunities, power-factor correction, on-site generation (where relevant) and integration of renewables or energy storage (if applicable).
• Specify electrical equipment (MOC, ratings, protection systems), cable schedules, earthing and lightning protection, and hazardous-area classification requirements.
• Define instrumentation and control architecture: DCS/PLC selection, control strategies, I/O lists, instrument specifications, control room design considerations, and HMIs/SCADA requirements.
• Prepare FEED-level E&I technical packages and RFQ documents for major electrical and control equipment and systems.
• Lead vendor technical evaluation for E&I packages, factory acceptance tests (FATs), site acceptance tests (SATs), and commissioning protocols.
• Develop functional design specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, interlock and safety instrumented system (SIS) requirements in coordination with HSE.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international electrical, I&C and safety standards and local regulations.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, civil and HSE teams to ensure proper integration, routing, segregation and accessibility.
• Provide input on reliability, maintainability and spare parts strategy for E&I systems; recommend automation and diagnostics to improve uptime.
• Mentor junior E&I engineers and review deliverables from external consultants.