Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer

kbr; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer to support an ADNOC Offshore project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role focuses on providing technical expertise and ensuring electrical designs meet ADNOC standards and project requirements.

The position requires coordinating with EPC Contractor teams, reviewing technical deliverables, and supporting site activities from construction through start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive offshore oil & gas experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of ADNOC Offshore project practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical expertise across electrical design and engineering activities.
• Review EPC Contractor electrical designs to ensure compliance with project requirements and schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with ADNOC standards and applicable codes.
• Review electrical deliverables and perform technical validation with engineering teams.
• Coordinate interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation & Control and other disciplines.
• Support construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities.

Skills

Electrical design

Offshore experience

EPC/PMC project experience

ADNOC standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Title: Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer

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Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently seeking experienced professionals for the position listed below in support of a major Offshore Project. The role will be based at either the Client's Office or the Contractor's Office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Electrical Engineer will provide specialist technical expertise and engineering assurance for electrical systems associated with a major ADNOC Offshore project. The role will coordinate, monitor and review electrical engineering activities performed by the EPC Contractor, ensuring that designs and engineering deliverables comply with applicable ADNOC standards, relevant codes, project specifications and engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical expertise across electrical design and engineering activities.
• Review and monitor electrical engineering activities performed by the EPC Contractor to ensure completion in accordance with project requirements and schedules.
• Ensure electrical designs comply with relevant codes, standards and applicable ADNOC requirements.
• Perform regular technical reviews of electrical engineering deliverables prepared by engineering consultants and EPC Contractors, ensuring design quality and engineering integrity.
• Review design documents such as:
• o Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• o Electrical philosophies and specifications
• o Electrical load lists
• o Equipment datasheets
• o Electrical calculations and studies
• o Cable schedules
• o Electrical equipment layouts
• o Cable routing layouts
• o Earthing and lightning protection layouts
• o Electrical equipment requisitions
• Review technical specifications and engineering requirements for major electrical equipment.
• Provide specialist technical input for electrical equipment selection and technical evaluations.
• Review EPC Contractor and vendor documentation and resolve electrical technical queries.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines within the integrated project team and with EPC Contractor, engineering, operations and site interfaces to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary technical and design reviews.
• Provide specialist advice for resolution of complex electrical engineering issues.
• Monitor EPC Contractor performance and electrical engineering deliverables.
• Ensure electrical engineering integrity is maintained throughout project execution.
• Support resolution of site technical issues relating to electrical installations and equipment.
• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up, as required by the project.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Instrumentation & Control, Telecom, Civil/Structural and other disciplines.
• Support technical clarification and evaluation activities associated with electrical equipment and packages.
• Promote technically sound, safe, reliable and maintainable electrical designs.

Typical Systems & Equipment Experience

For this requirement, candidates should ideally demonstrate strong technical experience in offshore electrical systems such as:

• HV / MV / LV Power Distribution
• Generators
• Power and Distribution Transformers
• HV/MV/LV Switchgear
• Motor Control Centres (MCC)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• UPS and DC Systems
• Battery / Battery Charger Systems
• Electrical Motors
• Protection and Control Systems
• Power and Control Cables
• Earthing / Grounding Systems
• Lightning Protection
• Lighting Systems
• Electrical Heat Tracing
• Hazardous Area Electrical Systems

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering within the Oil & Gas / Energy sector .
• Strong experience in offshore Oil & Gas facilities and EPC/PMC project environments .
• Demonstrated experience reviewing EPC Contractor electrical designs and engineering deliverables.
• Previous ADNOC / ADNOC Offshore project experience is highly preferred for this requirement.
• Strong understanding of offshore electrical equipment, systems, installation practices and engineering interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical engineering codes, standards an