Job Title Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer for an offshore project to oversee FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and commissioning, ensuring electrical systems meet ADNOC standards and global codes.

The role requires design, review and coordination of MV/LV distribution, protection studies, and equipment specifications, with strong offshore and brownfield experience. Master’s degree preferred; CEng/PE a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Group companies, or major Middle East offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Strong exposure to offshore platforms, wellhead towers, substations, and brownfield modifications.
• Willingness to comply with ADNOC engineering standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations and design deliverables for offshore facilities.
• Develop and review SLDs, Load Lists, Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Studies, and Protection Coordination Studies.
• Design MV/LV power distribution systems and ensure compliance with ADNOC/IEC/IEEE standards.
• Evaluate electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgears, UPS, diesel generators, VFDs, motors, and lighting.
• Support FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield and Greenfield projects; coordinate with multi-discipline teams.
• Provide construction and commissioning support, resolve engineering queries, and participate in safety reviews.

Skills

Power System Studies

Hazardous Area Design

Electrical Equipment Sizing

Electrical Material Selection

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (advantage)

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

PE

IEEE / IET membership

Tools

ETAP

SKM Power Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Project

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Electrical Engineer is responsible for providing electrical engineering expertise during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases of ADNOC Offshore projects. The role involves ensuring electrical systems are designed, executed, and commissioned in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

Engineering & Design

• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, studies, and design deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Develop and review:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
  • Load Lists and Load Flow Studies
  • Short Circuit Studies
  • Motor Starting Studies
  • Protection Coordination Studies
  • Power System Analysis
  • Earthing and Lightning Protection Design
  • Electrical Equipment Datasheets and Specifications
• Design and review MV/LV power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore engineering standards, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and international industry codes.

Equipment Engineering

• Responsible for technical evaluation and specification of:
  • Transformers
  • Switchgears
  • UPS Systems
  • Diesel Generators
  • VFDs
  • Motors
  • Lighting Systems
  • Cathodic Protection Interfaces
  • Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment
• Participate in vendor bid evaluations and technical clarifications.

Project Execution

• Support FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, Telecommunications, and Operations.
• Review contractor and vendor documents for compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, and Value Engineering workshops.

Offshore & Brownfield Activities

• Support offshore surveys, site visits, and shutdown activities.
• Review tie-in requirements and brownfield modifications.
• Ensure electrical system integration with existing offshore facilities.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up activities.
• Resolve engineering queries and technical issues arising during execution.
• Support FAT, SAT, and inspection activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and technical safety reviews.
• Ensure all electrical designs meet hazardous area classification requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent.
• Membership in IEEE, IET, or equivalent professional body.

Experience

• Minimum 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Group companies, or major Middle East offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Strong exposure to offshore platforms, wellhead towers, substations, and brownfield modifications.

Software

• ETAP
• SKM Power Tools
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Knowledge

• Power System Studies
• Hazardous Area Design
• Electrical Equipment Sizing
• Electrical Material Selection
• Earthing and Lightning Protection
• Offshore Electrical Systems
• ADNOC Engineering Standards
• IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API Standards

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