Electrical Planning Engineer (SA)

Saudi Aramco
South Australia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: OtherExperience: 20-20 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Leadership","Problem-solving"]

Electrical Planning Engineer to develop and support capital projects from feasibility to funding, focusing on electrical power systems planning for Saudi Aramco’s Power & Utilities Facilities Planning Division. Lead IPT during study phases, define scopes for major crude, gas, refining and chemical programs, conduct techno-economic analyses, mentor engineers, and prepare executive briefings to secure project funding and drive value with sustainable, low-carbon power solutions.

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Saudi Aramco
Saudi Aramco
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Electrical Planning Engineer (SA)

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Job Summary

Electrical Planning Engineer to develop and support capital projects from feasibility to funding, focusing on electrical power systems planning for Saudi Aramco’s Power & Utilities Facilities Planning Division. Lead IPT during study phases, define scopes for major crude, gas, refining and chemical programs, conduct techno-economic analyses, mentor engineers, and prepare executive briefings to secure project funding and drive value with sustainable, low-carbon power solutions.
Location: South Australia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop power systems Capital Projects from feasibility assessment to full funding, including studies, scope of work development, design basis scoping papers, economic justification and alternatives assessment, and value improvement.
  • •Lead the Integrated Project Team (IPT) during the study and scoping phases of the project.
  • •Develop the electrical systems scope for major crude, gas, and refining, and chemical programs.
  • •Identify investment opportunities, develop alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions.
  • •Conduct techno-economic studies to establish project business case and economic viability.
  • •Develop feasible and optimized alternatives for electrical power systems associated with projects.
  • •Review execution contractors for capital projects electrical engineering activities and provide guidance to carry out electrical activities such as power system studies, equipment specifications and selection.
  • •Perform project specification review during the details engineering phase to ensure economic design and conformance with Design Basis Scoping Papers.
  • •Develop executive level briefings, memos, presentations and documents on capital investment and other special study items to present findings to management and stakeholders.
  • •Mentor junior and intermediate electrical engineers.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Power or Electrical Machines Engineering. An advanced degree in relevant field from a reputable institution is highly preferred.
  • •20 years of experience in electrical engineering, scope development, design, economic evaluation, commissioning & start-up for major international Energy Companies or Consulting/EPC firms specialized in power generation, T&D systems, oil and gas and petrochemical fields. This includes at least 3 years in business case evaluation and assessment for various power systems, leadership of major engineering studies and design packages.
  • •Participated in projects involving design and commissioning of HV equipment, GIS substations, power transformer systems, generation systems, renewable power systems, plant & utility electrical distribution systems and critical AC/DC systems
  • •Experienced in using power system analysis software ETAP, Thermoflow (or equivalent) thermal engineering software for Cogeneration plants
  • •Experienced in engineering practices, economic principles and sustainability
  • •Knowledge of IEC or U.S. Codes, Standards and Specifications
  • •PE / Professional Certification is an advantage
  • •Ability to integrate engineering, financial and business judgment in decision-making
  • •Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination experience
  • •Excellent communication and technical presentation skills
Experience:20-20 yearsOil and gasPower generationPetrochemicalEnergy
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipProblem-solving
Certifications:PE
Tech Stack:ETAPThermoflow

Company Brief

Saudi Aramco
State-owned integrated energy and chemicals company producing and marketing crude oil, natural gas and petrochemicals globally, with major investments in energy infrastructure, refining and low‑carbon technologies.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1933
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