Job Description

Welcome to ENGIE Laborelec Saudi Arabia! Every day, we work together to develop efficient energy solutions to build a carbon-neutral future!

At the core of the energy transition, Laborelec is hiring a High Voltage Underground Cable Expert to sustain its growth in Saudi Arabia.

If you’re passionate about the energy transition, power generation, and technology, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!

Your responsibilities as a High Voltage Underground Cable Expert

The selected candidate will join a team of 5 experts based in the client offices. You will:

• Support the client on asset inspection and health index estimation
• Recommend predictive and reactive maintenance activities based on the condition of the client assets.
• Support client during major incident by providing recommendation to repairs or restore failing equipment
• Challenge OEM on the recommendation given to our client and support client during repairs activities
• Collaborate with Headquarter colleagues to study or analyse major equipment failures
• Serve as specific field’s expert technical advisor for our client on the subject matters

This assignment will require the experts to visit the sites jointly with the client maintenance team.

Your profile as a High Voltage Underground Cable Expert

We are looking for a Cable Expert eager to successfully develop the project.

More concretely, you have:

• A master degree (or equivalent) with a good general understanding of electrical assets
• A minimum of 5 years experiences in managing multiple projects
• A European experience, your either did your studies in Europe or have a professional experience at an European Grid operator.
• Problem-Solving skills and analytical thinking
• You are fluent in English
• Hands on Experience in equipment condition monitoring and maintenance.
• The ideal profile would tested, assessed and preferably in a utility, an OEM or Maintenance company.
• Worked on high voltage equipment (33KV upto 400KV)

We offer you

• A competitive salary package including housing and transport allowances, combined with a healthy work-life balance.
• A relocation package depending your situation.
• Schooling allowance for your kids up to the secondary school in Saudi Arabia.
• A comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family.
• Visa and immigration related expenses and a yearly return ticket home for you and your family.
• Learning & Development opportunities: including training, coaching, mentorship programs, and workshops.
• A caring, inclusive organization committed to well-being, where you can be yourself.

We'd love to hear from you if this opportunity sparks your interest.

Our commitment : At ENGIE Laborelec, we’re building a diverse, inclusive team, reflecting the communities we serve, where everyone can thrive.

Who are we?

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in accelerating the energy transition. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure of the century!

Laborelec is a leading research and expertise center focused on electrical power technology, with a team of over 400 employees from diverse backgrounds. As part of ENGIE Research & Innovation, we support the entire electricity value chain, offering tailored solutions to a wide range of industries. We’re committed to a net-zero carbon future and to finding sustainable solutions for a better tomorrow!

Our headquarters is located in Linkebeek, Belgium, and we also operate from several other sites across Europe (France, the Netherlands), Latin-America (Chile) and Middle-East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia & United Arab Emirates). Our customers, Engie and other, cover an international perimeter.

As a truly international organization, we expect a certain level of flexibility and openness to collaborate or occasionally work from these locations abroad, depending on project or business needs.

The position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, depending on project requirements, occasional travel or short-term assignments at our Headquarter in Linkebeek, Belgium may be part of the role.

Discover more about our values here!