Lead Electrical Engineer

坯潤; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee all electrical engineering deliverables for a major brownfield project in Dubai. This full-time role demands a seasoned professional with over 18 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, adept in managing teams, budgets, and ensuring compliance with international standards. The successful candidate will lead a dynamic team, ensuring safety and quality while promoting continuous improvement. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a global leader committed to solving critical challenges in energy and materials, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 18+ years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Thorough knowledge of international electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical engineering teams and ensure quality standards.
• Take responsibility for all electrical engineering deliverables.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Smartplant

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit. The role involves having single-point responsibility for all electrical engineering deliverables for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Dubai, UAE.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Dubai, with possible trips to Iraq if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electrical engineering and design teams on the contract, ensuring competency and quality standards are met.
• Take single-point responsibility for all electrical engineering deliverables, conforming to applicable codes, standards, and client policies.
• Manage project budgets and resources related to electrical engineering and design.
• Ensure compliance with technical and financial change management processes.
• Provide technical guidance, address queries, and participate in safety and design reviews.
• Coordinate with other disciplines during all project phases.
• Support site activities including material inspections and Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Identify and address progress or quality concerns, and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend progress meetings and generate status reports.
• Promote safety, continuous improvement, and lessons learned sharing within the team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 18+ years experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical system design, analysis, and international standards.
• Experience with electrical system design software such as Smartplant.
• Participation in HAZID, HAZOP, and IPF/SIL studies.
• Experience with Concept Selection and FEED studies.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees, committed to solving critical challenges in energy and materials markets.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, considering all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics.