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ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS 2025-109224 553 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate Fixed-term contract More than 8 years

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LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER F/H

21/03/2025

We are looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer who will report to the Project Manager.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • To design electrical equipment and systems (LV, MV and HV).
  • Technical and Commercial preparation including Planning, Organisation chart, RFQ,
  • Technical and Commercial bid review and evaluation from OEMs, / Suppliers / Vendors,
  • Man-hours estimation for engineering, construction, Testing and Commissioning, etc.

Development and review of:

  • Design Basis
  • Specification and Data sheets
  • Develop single line diagrams & power distribution drawings.
  • Equipment sizing and calculations.
  • Equipment Adequate checks
  • Power system studies
  • General calculations for cable sizing, lighting, earthing, busbars etc.
  •  Equipment layouts
  • Earthing Layouts
  • Electrical schematics
  •  Power Interconnection Diagrams
  • Cable schedules
  • Installation drawings
  • Protection co-ordination studies
  •  Material Requisition (MR)
  • Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE)
  • Technical Queries (TQ)
  • Material Approval Request (MAR)
  • Evaluation of life cycle costs
  • FEED studies for LV/MV/HV equipment and systems
  • Value Engineering
  • Communication systems and architecture (Power Management System)
  • Knowledge in HSE studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, SIMOPS, Constructability, PHSER, etc.
  •  Knowledge of hazardous area classification
  • Lead the team of engineers (in the discipline)
  • Technical bid evaluation of OEM/Vendor/Sub-contractor offers
  • Review of OEM/Vendor/Sub-contractor drawings
  • Assistance with procurement
  • Attending site survey and lead the site survey team
  • Advise project management on technical issues
  • Respect the Project budget and time frame
  •  Quality/ conformity with technical requirements
  •  Correctness & verification of design output
  • Contract review and management of engineering
  • Involvement in FAT / IFAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
  • Involvement in Site Acceptance Tests and Commissioning if required
  • Preparation of Deliverable Lists (MDR/EDDR)
  • Co-ordination with clients, OEMs, Vendors, sub-contractors, management and other disciplines.
  • Participation in all the Technical Review meetings and Progress meetings as required

Education and Experience:

  •  Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10- 15 years’ overall experience in oil and gas / petrochemicals, Onshore and Offshore out of which 5- 10 years has been as an Electrical Design Engineer, and 2-3 years as a Lead Electrical Design Engineer.
  • Relevant experience in construction & commissioning is preferable.
  • ADNOC approved 

Technical skills:

  •  Knowledge of International standards (IEC, IEEE, BP, SHELL DEP, NFPA, etc.), ADNOC ES, HAZOP, HSE, Environmental impact, Hazardous classifications.

Software:

  • ETAP, EDSA, CYMGRID, MS office including access, Autocade., MS project, lighting calculation software (DIALUX).

Soft skills:

  • Analytical ability, communication, decision making, language – English, presentation skills, leadership, problem solving ,time management, autonomy, initiative ,contractual & commercial acumen, team building, adaptability, budget management, negotiation, delegation, problem solving, professional development.

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