Electrical (Lead Design Engineer / Senior Design Engineer / Design Engineer / Designer)

ArchirodonGroup; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor in Dubai is seeking talented electrical engineering professionals for various positions, including Lead Design Engineer and Senior Design Engineer. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry. Strong knowledge of international standards and excellent communication skills are essential. Opportunities to lead projects and coordinate multidisciplinary teams are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of experience for Lead Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience for Senior Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience for Design Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• 5–10 years of experience for Electrical Designer in preparing electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all electrical engineering design activities.
• Prepare detailed electrical designs and reports.
• Develop electrical load lists and equipment specifications.
• Prepare electrical drawings, layouts, and cable schedules.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and project specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, ISO)

Excellent communication

Vendor coordination

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Drafting

Tools

CAD

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

Company Description

Archirodon, having earned its reputation as a reliable and respected international contractor for more than a half century in the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) market, continues to create value to its stakeholders by executing complex EPC projects worldwide, in recognition of its superior standards of performance.

We have an outstanding record in completing major Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defense & Security projects around the globe and we pride ourselves on delivering over the years the kind of reliability and trust that the client has the right to expect from a major EPC contractor.

We are looking for talented and motivated Rotating Equipment professionals to join our team in the Oil & Gas sector. Open positions include Lead Design Engineer and Senior Design Engineer. The ideal candidates will bring strong technical expertise in engineering design, familiarity with international codes and standards, and proven experience working on Oil & Gas projects.

Key Responsibilities (based on role):

Lead Design Engineer

• Lead and supervise all electrical engineering design activities for Oil & Gas projects.
• Review and approve design deliverables such as single-line diagrams, load schedules, cable sizing, equipment layouts, and protection schemes.
• Provide technical guidance to the electrical engineering team and ensure multidisciplinary coordination.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, client specifications, and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA).
• Conduct vendor document reviews for electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, lighting, earthing, and cathodic protection systems).
• Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and ensure timely delivery of electrical engineering deliverables.

Senior Design Engineer

• Prepare detailed electrical designs, drawings, calculations, and reports.
• Develop electrical load lists, equipment specifications, datasheets, and cable routing layouts.
• Perform power system studies (load flow, short circuit, motor starting, protection coordination) using relevant software.
• Support the Lead Engineer in technical reviews, vendor coordination, and client meetings.
• Ensure design compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to resolve interface and technical issues.

Electrical Design Engineer

• Prepare electrical drawings, layouts, cable schedules, and single-line diagrams as per project inputs.
• Develop lighting, earthing, and small power designs.
• Assist in preparing equipment datasheets, material requisitions, and engineering deliverables.
• Carry out cable sizing, voltage drop, and lighting calculations under supervision.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and drafting teams for revisions and updates.

Electrical Designer

• Prepare electrical drawings, 2D layouts, and 3D models using CAD/SmartPlant Electrical or equivalent.
• Develop cable routing, lighting, earthing, and equipment layout drawings.
• Ensure drafting quality and compliance with ADNOC and project-specific standards.
• Coordinate with design engineers to incorporate revisions and updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Lead Engineer: Minimum 12–15 years of experience in Electrical engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Senior Engineer: Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Electrical engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Design Engineer: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Electrical engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Electrical Designer: Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Drafting.
• 5–10 years of experience in preparing electrical drawings and layouts.
• Prior experience on ADNOC projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Excellent communication, vendor coordination, and teamwork skills.