Job Description
QA/QC Lead Engineer (Electrical & Civil)
Position: QA/QC Lead Engineer
Discipline: Electrical & Civil
Location: Substation Projects Saudi Arabia
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years overall experience
- Minimum 45 years direct experience in Substation projects
Role Summary
The QA/QC Lead Engineer will be responsible for leading and managing all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities related to Electrical and Civil works for substation projects. The role ensures full compliance with SEC standards, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable international codes and standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise QA/QC activities for Electrical and Civil works in substation projects.
- Develop, review, and implement Project Quality Plans (PQP), ITPs, procedures, and method statements.
- Ensure compliance with SEC requirements, approved drawings, technical specifications, and project standards.
- Coordinate with construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure quality compliance at all stages.
- Conduct site inspections, surveillance, and audits for electrical installations (GIS/AIS, transformers, switchgear, cabling, earthing) and civil works (foundations, buildings, trenches, ducts).
- Review material submittals, inspection requests (IRs), test reports, and as-built documentation.
- Identify non-conformances (NCRs), ensure corrective/preventive actions, and close quality issues in a timely manner.
- Liaise with SEC inspectors, consultants, and client representatives during inspections and audits.
- Prepare and submit quality reports, inspection records, and final quality dossiers.
- Lead and mentor QA/QC inspectors and engineers on site.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering (Engineering background mandatory).
- Minimum 10 years overall experience, with 45 years in Substation-related projects.
- Strong knowledge of SEC standards, quality systems, and substation construction practices.
- Proven experience in QA/QC management for both Electrical & Civil disciplines.
Preferred Requirements
- SEC Approved (Highly Preferred).
- Saudi National.
- Locally available in Saudi Arabia.
- Certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, QA/QC or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
- Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
Work Environment
- Substation construction and commissioning sites.
- Interaction with client, consultant, and contractor teams.
