About the Role
This position involves overall supervision of electrical engineers, designers, and technical personnel in the execution of projects and the development of project deliverables. The role will entail developing work plans and managing project costs, time, and resources effectively while ensuring compliance with budget and schedule frameworks.
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Responsibilities
- Develop discipline work plans and supervise the execution of projects.
- Prepare cost, time, and resource estimates for assigned projects.
- Manage design changes within the project budget and schedule framework.
- Interact with client engineering teams for the approval of design deliverables.
- Represent organizational competency at various forums.
- Conduct onshore design of substations and electrical power distribution systems in the oil & gas industry.
- Engage in electrical design and collaborate with other disciplines, clients, and vendors as required.
- Exhibit experience with 220kV, 132kV, and 33kV systems.
- Produce, design, evaluate, and specify electrical equipment and automation systems, including detailed design packages.
- Develop electrical specifications, data sheets, single-line diagrams, schedules, I/O lists, layout drawings, wiring details, equipment sizing, and electrical MTO.
- Perform all associated electrical calculations, including equipment sizing, cable sizing, UPS sizing, earth calculations, and subsea cable sizing.
- Conduct power system analysis studies such as load flow, short circuit, motor starting, transient stability, harmonic analysis, arc flash, and protection coordination.
- Prepare material requisitions, scope of work, and perform technical evaluations and clarifications.
- Participate in site surveys and data collection for electrical design.
- Participate in design reviews, E-HAZOP studies, energy optimization reviews, and other workshops.
- Ensure technical integrity of electrical deliverables according to work scope and applicable international standards.
- Work on proposals and prepare MH estimations.
Authority / Freedom to Act / Decision Making
- Guide a team of engineers and designers.
- Control budget, planning, and delivery according to schedules, ensuring project success through effective decision-making.
Knowledge / Experience / Competencies Required
- Job Specific Knowledge: Experience in executing concept, FEED, and detail engineering for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
- Perform engineering designs for power generation, transmission, and distribution networks (220kV, 132kV, and lower voltage levels), subsea cables, OH lines, substation automation systems, LV and MV variable speed drives, and electrical asset monitoring systems.
- Prepare and review engineering deliverables: specifications, datasheets, load lists, sizing calculations, and single line diagrams.
- Create substation and field layouts for onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
- Guide 3D modeling activities.
- Conduct technical bid evaluations for GIS, AIS, power transformers, and MV variable speed drives.
- Industry Specific Experience: Proficient knowledge of ADNOC standards, SHELL DEPs, and international standards such as IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, NFPA, and IEC standards.
- Education: Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering; chartered engineer status preferred.
- HSE Capability: Comprehensive knowledge of hazardous area classification, electrical safety in design, sustainable design engineering, E-HAZOP, HAZID, and HAZOP methodologies.
- IT Skills: Proficient with MS Office and electrical engineering/sizing software such as SPEL, ETAP, EDSA, SKM, CYME, EMTP, battery sizing, and lighting calculation software.
- People Skills: Strong communication and leadership skills; capable of mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams in local and workshare contexts.
- Other: Proficient command of the English language, both verbal and written, with skills in report writing and client presentations.
Benefits
We focus on creating an energized and empowered work environment that drives sustainable impact. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong. Our focus includes:
- Reskilling and leveraging transferable skills for a low carbon energy infrastructure transition.
- Opportunities for professional growth and diverse career paths.
Join us to broaden your horizons and take part in delivering sustainable change.
