Senior Electrical Engineer

About the Role
The role involves providing technical support to the Lead Electrical Engineer and assisting in various electrical activities within the EPC scope. The candidate will engage in the review and preparation of electrical deliverables, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating coordination between different teams and vendors. The role demands a solid understanding of electrical engineering principles and dedicated teamwork to achieve project milestones effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support to Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Provide daily technical support across all electrical activities.
  • Perform first-pass reviews of EPC electrical deliverables before escalation to the Lead.
  • Maintain discipline tracking sheets, such as cable registers and TQ logs.

• Review Support for EPC Electrical Deliverables

  • Assist with review and comment preparation for EPC submissions:
    • Electrical Load List
    • Cable Schedule & Cable Routing Layouts
    • Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
    • Equipment datasheets (motors, heaters, UPS, panels)
    • Power & control wiring diagrams
    • Interconnection diagrams
    • Earthing & bonding layouts
    • MDB/SMDB/MCC feeder details
    • Hazardous area electrical drawings
  • Highlight deviations from standards, mismatches in loads, incorrect equipment tagging, or cable sizing issues.

• Electrical Package Engineering Support (Compressors / Dryers / Receivers)

  • Review OEM electrical datasheets for motors, heaters, and control panels.
  • Assist in checking motor power requirements, starting current, and overload protection.
  • Validate OEM I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.
  • Compare EPC versus Vendor electrical interface requirements.
  • Assist in verification of MCC integration & panel-to-DCS signal routing.

• Power System Study Support

  • Provide support in reviewing analysis inputs & validating outputs for:
    • Load Flow Study
    • Short-Circuit Study
    • Motor Starting Analysis
    • Relay Coordination Study
    • Arc Flash Assessment
    • Earthing & Grounding Calculations
  • Confirm EPC integrates study results correctly into settings, SLDs, and equipment specs.

• Hazardous Area Verification Support

  • Assist Lead in confirming compliance with requirements, including certification, suitability checks, and compliance verification for cable gland selection and termination methods.

• I&C and Electrical Interface Coordination

  • Work closely with the Lead Electrical Engineer, Lead I&C Engineer, and relevant teams to:
    • Prepare electrical interface registers
    • Verify signal/logic crossovers
    • Support review of Cause & Effect relationships
    • Ensure cable routing does not conflict with other elements.

• Support for HSE / Process Safety Workshops

  • Assist Lead Electrical Engineer in workshops such as HAZID, HAZOP, ENVID, SIL/LOPA, and SIMOPS discussions.
  • Extract electrical drawings for workshops, track action items, and implement updates into relevant documents.

• 3D Model Review Support

  • Support model reviews for cable tray routing and panel locations.
  • Identify routing clashes and access issues.
  • Familiarity with modeling tasks tools for modeling.

• Construction & Pre-Commissioning Assistance

  • Review compliance during installation and MC phase, checking reports, panel installations, earthing connections, and supporting loop checks.

• Vendor Coordination Support

  • Assist in coordination with various vendors and track submissions and clarifications.

• As-Built & Red-Line Documentation Support

  • Update red-line markups and support verification of as-built electrical documents for compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 07-10+ years.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Preferred exposure to Offshore Platforms Projects.
• Familiarity with Standards & Procedures is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt within a dynamic project environment.
• Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
• Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to work on-site at various project locations in Abu Dhabi, including flexibility for shifts and extended hours as needed.