About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in leading and managing all electrical engineering activities for a project. The role ensures that electrical systems are designed, procured, constructed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements, international standards, safety regulations, budget, and schedule objectives. Serving as the primary electrical engineering authority within the PMC team, this position provides technical leadership to engineers, contractors, and stakeholders for a high-profile client.
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Our Clients and Projects
The company's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. With experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation, we are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory, providing energy security, transition, and supply.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration package: Regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Inpatient and outpatient medical care coverage
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance cover provided
- End of Service Gratuity: Eligibility for End of Service benefit in line with UAE Labor Law
- The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase shares with a company match
- Long Service Award: Recognition of commitment and loyalty at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Work with experts worldwide at the forefront of our industry
- Energy Transition Academy: A community of experts sharing knowledge on energy systems delivered by field professionals
Key Objectives for This Role
The PMC Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for leading and managing all electrical engineering activities to ensure successful delivery of electrical systems that are safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant with project requirements, industry standards, budget constraints, and schedule commitments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from FEED and detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and handover.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to electrical engineers, EPC contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
- Review, evaluate, and approve electrical engineering deliverables, including:
- Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
- Load Lists
- Power System Studies
- Electrical Layouts
- Cable Routing and Schedules
- Equipment Specifications
- Earthing and Lightning Protection Designs
- Ensure all electrical designs comply with project specifications, international codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the design review and approval process for HV, MV, and LV power systems.
- Review electrical studies, including load flow, short-circuit, motor starting, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, and arc flash studies.
- Coordinate electrical engineering activities with mechanical, process, piping, civil, structural, instrumentation, and telecommunications disciplines.
Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications
What Makes You Remarkable?
At the company, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. If you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply.
Expected:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
- Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Engineering Management, or Project Management is preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng), or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.
- PMP or other project management certifications are considered an advantage.
- Minimum 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Refinery, Power, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.
- Minimum 5–10 years in a lead or senior electrical engineering role on major projects.
- Proven experience in PMC, EPC, Owner's Engineer, or Engineering Consultancy environments.
- Experience across all project phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and handover.
- Demonstrated experience managing large multidisciplinary and multi-contractor project teams.
