ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An offshore engineering firm in Dubai is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer. The role involves developing electrical system designs, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and interfacing with other disciplines. Candidates with 8-15 years of experience in offshore oil & gas and familiarity with Saudi Aramco projects are preferred. Strong communication skills and proficiency in tools like ETAP are required.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering within offshore oil & gas projects.
• Prior experience with Saudi Aramco offshore projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with offshore electrical design requirements, hazardous area classification, and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for offshore platforms including power generation, distribution, and lighting systems.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, equipment specifications, and layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and applicable international codes.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

SPEL

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to provide engineering and design support for offshore oil & gas facilities. Candidates with experience in Saudi Aramco offshore projects will be given priority. The role involves designing electrical systems managing deliverables and ensuring full compliance with offshore and Aramco standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for offshore platforms including power generation distribution and lighting systems.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams load lists cable schedules equipment specifications and layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and applicable international codes (e.g. IEC NEC IEEE).
• Perform electrical load studies short circuit analysis and voltage drop calculations using ETAP or similar tools.
• Interface with other engineering disciplines (e.g. instrumentation mechanical civil) for coordinated design.
• Review vendor documents and participate in FAT/SAT inspections for electrical equipment (MCCs transformers switchgear etc.).
• Provide technical support during procurement construction and commissioning phases.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering within offshore oil & gas projects.
• Prior experience with Saudi Aramco offshore projects is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with offshore electrical design requirements hazardous area classification and protection systems.
• Proficiency in electrical software tools (e.g. ETAP SKM SPEL).
• Strong understanding of offshore constructability and maintenance access principles.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.