Track B. Professional hiring
Hire Engineers in Saudi Arabia
Emboard sources engineers for developers, contractors, giga-projects and industrial operators, with Saudi Council of Engineers membership, degree attestation and dependent visas managed centrally.
Common specializations
- Civil & structural
- Mechanical (HVAC, plant)
- Electrical & power
- Chemical & process
- Project managers & PMPs
Typical timeline
6-16 weeks
Compliance & verification
- • Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) membership registration and grade assessment.
- • Degree and PMP / discipline certifications attested via source-country MOFA and Saudi consulate.
- • Specialist work visa issued through the Saudi embassy in the source country.
- • Family visas processed in parallel for eligible roles.
Specialist hiring steps
- 1
Role scoping & sourcing
Define the specialist role and target market; access pre-vetted candidates or launch a search in-country.
- 2
Degree attestation
University degrees and transcripts attested per source-country and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirements.
- 3
Professional license verification
Where applicable: SCFHS for healthcare, Saudi Council of Engineers for engineers, and equivalent bodies. Emboard handles submission and follow-up.
- 4
Specialist work visa
Employment visa issued to the candidate through the Saudi embassy in the source country.
- 5
Family & dependent visas
Where the role qualifies, dependent visas for spouse and children are processed in parallel.
- 6
Premium onboarding
Personal onboarding journey with document checklists, notifications, and support, from acceptance to first day on the job.
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Employer dashboard
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Personal onboarding journey
Each employee gets a clear checklist of documents and tasks from acceptance to first day.
Live notifications
Instant updates for every event, delivered to employee, employer, and the ops team.
Human support
Dedicated coordinator per account, available in English and Arabic through a unified inbox.
FAQ: hiring engineers
Is Saudi Council of Engineers membership mandatory?
Yes: engineers practicing in Saudi Arabia must register with the Saudi Council of Engineers. Emboard handles registration and grade assessment per candidate.
Which disciplines do you cover?
Civil, structural, mechanical (HVAC, plant), electrical, power, chemical, process, and project management (including PMPs).
How long does it take?
Typically 6-16 weeks depending on SCE grade assessment, attestation turnaround and embassy scheduling.
Do you support both consultancy and contractor engineers?
Yes: the same pipeline runs for design consultancies, EPC contractors, developers, and industrial operators.