Graduate Electrical Engineer - UAE National

Wood; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Ins.

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Salary Reviews

Professional Development

Global Connections

Job summary

Wood is recruiting a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit in Dubai. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and professionals with up to 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.

The role focuses on assisting in electrical design, calculations, and documentation, with opportunities to participate in site inspections, commissioning, and vendor reviews. You will work within a multidisciplinary team while adhering to Wood's HSE and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical & electronics engineering.
• Strong academic performance.
• Internship or project experience in Oil & Gas or EPC is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems for industrial and Oil & Gas facilities.
• Support the preparation of electrical engineering calculations, studies, and technical documentation.
• Assist in the development and review of single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and electrical layouts.
• Participate in equipment sizing and selection activities.
• Support vendor documentation reviews and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering disciplines.
• Participate in site inspections, commissioning and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and project quality standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Fresh Graduate

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our UAE Business unit. This opportunity is open to fresh graduates and experienced professionals with up to 10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry. The role would be based in Dubai, UAE. This recruitment activity supports the organization's Emiratization objectives and commitment to hiring UAE Nationals.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded an Onshore Project to support an International Client operation by providing Engineering Services plus Project Management, Supply Chain, Construction, Commissioning, EPC Management support both within Iraq and Dubai offices. The Vision of this Contract is to enhance the production by delivering Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects that include new installations as well as a series of modifications to the existing facilities. Team of Engineers and Designers based in Dubai and Basra supports in execution of these projects.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Job Objectives

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems for industrial and Oil & Gas facilities.
• Support the preparation of electrical engineering calculations, studies, and technical documentation.
• Assist in the development and review of single-line diagrams, load lists, cable schedules, and electrical layouts.
• Participate in equipment sizing and selection activities.
• Support vendor documentation reviews and technical evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Piping, and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Participate in site inspections, surveys, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and project quality standards.
• Assist in maintaining project documentation and records.

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Strong academic record.
• Internship or project experience within Oil & Gas or EPC sectors is an advantage.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.