Engineering Aide

Role Purpose

The Engineering Aide supports the Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) team by providing technical, administrative, and documentation assistance for National Grid capital and customer-funded projects. The role ensures proper documentation control, coordination, report preparation, and compliance with Project Technical Specifications and COMPANY procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to QA/QC Engineers and the Project Quality Supervisor.
• Assist in preparing audit reports, inspection checklists, NCR logs, MIR/RFI documents, tracking sheets, and biweekly QA/QC reporting requirements.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain all project documentation including test reports, inspection records, material logs, construction drawings, and approved submittals.
• Support scheduling, coordination, and follow-ups for site inspections, storage inspections, and field testing activities.
• Assist with preparation of PowerPoint presentations, data entry, dashboards, and status reports for COMPANY representatives.
• Maintain controlled filing systems for confidential, controlled, and general documents in accordance with COMPANY standards.
• Support the team in technical writing, drafting correspondence, and compiling audit evidence for submission.
• Perform typing, formatting, and document editing in both English and Arabic.
• Coordinate with project personnel to collect required documents or information for audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure proper archiving and availability of all quality records at project sites at all times.
• Use MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other applications to prepare documents, presentations, and tracking sheets.

Minimum Qualifications (as per Contract)

• Degree or Diploma in any discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of experience, including 2 years in Administrative/Engineering Aide roles within High Voltage projects.
• Proficient in computer applications and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and typing in English and Arabic.
• Trained in technical writing, coordination, reporting, and communication skills in English.
• Skilled in document processing using PC applications and associated software.
• Well-versed in documents maintenance, management, and archiving with the ability to categorize and control confidential documents.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage large volumes of technical documents.
• Strong organizational skills with disciplined filing and archiving practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet audit/report deadlines.
• Team-oriented and capable of supporting engineers working across multiple project sites.

Work Location & Conditions

• Work will be performed at project sites, operating area offices, or client headquarters as required.
• Travel may be required to various National Grid operating areas (Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Abha).
• Must adhere to COMPANY safety and PPE requirements.