Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 215104: Electromechanical Engineer

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 215104 | Major Group: Professionals (Group 2)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Study and design the electromechanical equipment and systems; give advice on the technical aspects of materials; and supervise the production, installment and maintenance activities.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`215104`
Official Title (EN)	Electromechanical Engineer
Official Title (AR)	Electromechanical Engineer
Major Group	Professionals (Group 2)
Sub-Major Group	Science and engineering professionals
Minor Group	Electrotechnology engineers
Unit Group	Electrical engineers
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`215101`	Electrical Engineer	Electrical Engineer	View Occupation 215101 →
`215102`	Tech. Electrical Engineer	Tech. Electrical Engineer	View Occupation 215102 →
`215103`	Electrical Engineering Specialist	Electrical Engineering Specialist	View Occupation 215103 →
`215105`	Automation Engineer	Automation Engineer	View Occupation 215105 →
`215106`	Power Generation Engineer	Power Generation Engineer	View Occupation 215106 →
`215107`	Power Transmission and Distribution Engineer	Power Transmission and Distribution Engineer	View Occupation 215107 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Bachelor degree
Field of Study / Discipline: Electricity and energy
Core Professional Competencies: Team Work
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 215104. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 215104?

SSCO 215104 designates Electromechanical Engineer (Electromechanical Engineer) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 215104 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.