# Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL) at KBR

> Open job at KBR in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/kbr-principal-electrical-engineer-ohpl-ohtl-1w48b3e
Posted 11 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 12 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [KBR](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/kbr)
- Location: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**Title:**

Principal Electrical Engineer (OHPL/OHTL)

**Overall Summary**

Principal Electrical Engineer – OHPL/OHTL with 12+ years of experience in overhead line and transmission line engineering. The candidate shall possess strong technical expertise in PLS-CADD, Sag & Tension analysis, conductor and earth-wire/OPGW selection, tower/pole spotting, electrical clearances, loading cases, line routing, and preparation/review of OHTL design deliverables. Experience in Conceptual Design, FEED, and detailed engineering, along with proven capability to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical engineers and designers on large Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, utility, and infrastructure projects, is required.

**Duties and Responsibilities:**

- Lead a team of 5 to 8 electrical engineers and designers engaged in OHPL/OHTL engineering and design activities.
- Develop discipline work plans for OHPL/OHTL activities, including route development, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, clearance verification, and Sag & Tension calculations.
- Prepare work-hour estimates for OHPL/OHTL engineering, design, and associated project deliverables.
- Develop and review OHPL/OHTL design calculations and deliverables, including PLS-CADD models, conductor/earth wire/OPGW selection, plan & profile drawings, Sag & Tension calculations, structural lists, loading criteria, clearance checks, and crossing details.
- Provide SME-level technical leadership and guidance to project teams and clients on complete OHPL/OHTL design.
- Prepare/review MR and TBE and perform detailed Vendor NMR reviews for OHPL/OHTL equipment & hardware along with related electrical equipment.
- Lead technical presentations and design reviews with Clients and their representatives, including presentation of complete OHPL/OHTL design.

**Key Interactions:**

- Other disciplines activities
- Vendors (technical)
- Interact with the project Management
- Clients representatives

**Qualifications & Years of Experience:**

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 12+ years in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery and infrastructure industries.

**Key Skills & Technical Competencies:**

- Expert knowledge and understanding of OHPL/OHTL engineering design practices, route selection, plan & profile layouts, tower/pole spotting, conductor selection, PLS-CADD and Sag & Tension calculations.
- Wide knowledge of applicable codes and industry standards, including SEC/NG, IEEE, IEC, ANSI/NEMA, and other relevant overhead transmission line design standards and practices
- Wide knowledge of Electrical Power Systems design.
- Knowledge of Saudi Aramco, SABIC, SEC/NG Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.

## How to apply

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