In brief
ENGINEERING/DESIGN STUDIES/METHODS 2025-109224 553 Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate Fixed-term contract More than 8 yearsTo ease reading, the plural masculine form may be used on this page; our vacancies are however directed to persons of all genders
LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER F/H
21/03/2025We 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.