EI&C Lead Engineer

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb seeks an experienced EI&C Lead Engineer to manage the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control team, delivering designs, submittals, technical meetings, and procurement activities for projects in the Water Treatment / Environmental Engineering sector.

The role requires 12–18 years of total experience, including at least 5 years in a Lead/Senior Engineer role, with a proven record of leading engineers, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating across design and site execution.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of total relevant experience in EI&C engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead/Senior Engineer role.
• Proven experience leading engineers and designers.
• Strong experience reviewing engineering designs and technical deliverables.
• Experience across both design and site execution is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the EI&C team to deliver designs, material submittals, technical meetings/workshops, and procurement activities.
• Lead and review Electrical engineering activities covering load schedules, SLDs, cable schedules, sizing, calculations, transformer/generator sizing, MCC/MDB design, motor/VFD applications, earthing, lighting, UPS/DC systems, equipment datasheets, specifications, vendor submittals, and ETAP studies.
• Lead and review Instrumentation engineering activities including instrument index, I/O lists, datasheets, loop diagrams, hookups, instrumentation installation, control valves, process instruments, hazardous area requirements, calibration, and vendor packages.
• Lead and review Automation/Control engineering activities including system architecture, DCS/SCADA, PLC hardware, I/O lists, network architecture, control philosophy, interlocks, sequences, alarm philosophy, HMI/SCADA, PLC programming concepts, protocols, FAT/SAT, and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate technical meetings/workshops and support preparation/review of material and vendor technical submittals.
• Lead engineers/designers and review deliverables across Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation & Control disciplines.
• Support EI&C activities covering engineering design and site execution.
• Coordinate with suppliers/subcontractors for enquiries, quotations, negotiations, contracts, delivery requirements, POs, and quality inspections.
• Collaborate with Procurement Division for procurement-related activities.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering review

Team management

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Tools

ETAP

PLC programming software

DCS/SCADA systems

Job description

Job description

Job Code: 221/001/545
Industry: Water Treatment / Environmental Engineering

Our client is seeking an experienced EI&C Lead Engineer to manage and lead the Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) team in delivering the required designs, material submittals, technical meetings/workshops, and procurement activities.

The EI&C Lead Engineer will oversee technical activities across Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation & Control systems, ensuring effective preparation and review of engineering deliverables while supporting both design and site execution requirements.

The ideal candidate should have 12–18 years of total relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a Lead/Senior Engineer role, with proven experience leading engineers/designers, reviewing engineering deliverables, and working across both design and site execution.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Manage and lead the EI&C team to carry out the required designs, material submittals, technical meetings/workshops, and procurement activities.
• Lead and review Electrical engineering activities covering Load Schedules, SLDs, Cable Schedules, Cable Sizing, Voltage Drop, Short-Circuit Calculations, Protection Coordination, Transformer/Generator Sizing, MCC/MDB Design, Motor/VFD Applications, Earthing and Lightning Protection, Lighting, UPS/DC Systems, Electrical Equipment Datasheets, Electrical Specifications, Vendor Technical Submittals, and ETAP Studies.
• Ensure good awareness and application of relevant international electrical standards, including IEC, BS, IEEE, etc.
• Lead and review Instrumentation engineering activities covering Instrument Index, I/O Lists, Instrument Datasheets, Loop Diagrams, Hook-Ups, Cable Schedules, JB Schedules, Instrument Installation, Control Valves, Pressure/Flow/Level/Temperature Instruments, Instrumentation Specifications, Hazardous Area Requirements, Calibration, and Vendor Packages.
• Lead and review Automation / Control engineering activities covering System Architecture, DCS/SCADA Architecture, PLC Hardware, I/O Lists, Network Architecture, Control Philosophy, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Interlocks, Sequences, Alarm Philosophy, HMI/SCADA, PLC Programming Concepts, Communication Protocols, FAT/SAT, and Commissioning Procedures.
• Maintain awareness of various PLC/automation programming software and their applications.
• Coordinate technical meetings and workshops and support the preparation and review of material and vendor technical submittals.
• Lead engineers and designers and review engineering deliverables across Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation & Control disciplines.
• Support and coordinate EI&C activities covering both engineering design and site execution.
• Contact relevant suppliers and subcontractors, send enquiries, and obtain quotations for required materials and services.
• Negotiate the costs and prices of quotations with relevant suppliers and subcontractors.
• Discuss contracts and delivery requirements with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Issue Purchase Orders (POs) and follow up on deliveries.
• Coordinate quality inspections for procured materials and services.
• Carry out procurement-related activities with the support of the Procurement Division.

Qualifications

• 12–18 years of total relevant experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control (EI&C) engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Engineer / Senior Engineer role.
• Proven experience leading engineers and designers.
• Strong experience reviewing engineering designs and technical deliverables.
• Experience across both design and site execution is required.
• Strong Electrical engineering knowledge covering Load Schedules, SLDs, Cable Schedules, Cable Sizing, Voltage Drop, Short-Circuit Calculations, Protection Coordination, Transformer/Generator Sizing, MCC/MDB Design, Motor/VFD Applications, Earthing and Lightning Protection, Lighting, UPS/DC Systems, Electrical Equipment Datasheets, Electrical Specifications, Vendor Technical Submittals, and ETAP Studies.
• Good awareness of international standards, including IEC, BS, IEEE, etc.
• Strong Instrumentation knowledge covering Instrument Index, I/O Lists, Instrument Datasheets, Loop Diagrams, Hook-Ups, Cable Schedules, JB Schedules, Instrument Installation, Control Valves, Pressure/Flow/Level/Temperature Instruments, Instrumentation Specifications, Hazardous Area Requirements, Calibration, and Vendor Packages.
• Strong Automation / Control knowledge covering System Architecture, DCS/SCADA Architecture, PLC Hardware, I/O Lists, Network Architecture, Control Philosophy, Control Narratives, Cause & Effect, Interlocks, Sequences, Alarm Philosophy, HMI/SCADA, PLC Programming Concepts, Communication Protocols, FAT/SAT, and Commissioning Procedures.
• Awareness of various PLC/automation programming software.
• Experience supporting material submittals, technical meetings, workshops, and procurement activities.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and subcontractors, including enquiries, quotations, negotiations, contracts, delivery requirements, Purchase Orders, delivery follow-ups, and quality inspections.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with the Procurement Division for procurement-related activities.