Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Wasco; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasco is seeking a Lead Electrical & Instrument Engineer to oversee E-houses and process modules for offshore and onshore projects in the UAE. You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage technical requirements, and ensure compliance with industry standards and classification society rules.

The role requires 15+ years of E&I experience in oil and gas, strong project management, and deep knowledge of electrical systems, hazardous area classifications, and switchgear design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or instrumentation engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of cumulative E&I engineering experience in oil and gas.
• Proven leadership to manage a project team and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and manage technical requirements for E-houses and process modules.
• Apply IEC, NEC, NFPA and class requirements to deliverables.
• Oversee design calculations for compliance and safety standards.
• Lead a team of engineers, designers, and drafters to meet schedule.
• Prepare RFQs and conduct TBEs for electrical/instrumentation packages.
• Manage contract variations and change requests during engineering.
• Support FAT, SAT, yard activities and project reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

CAD

ETAP

Navisworks

Smart Instrument

Lighting calculations

Job description

The Lead Electrical & Instrument Engineer will be instrumental in overseeing the engineering aspects of E-houses and Process modules for both offshore and onshore projects. This position demands in- depth technical knowledge, strong leadership, and project management capabilities to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Description

• Interpret and manage specific technical requirements for assigned projects (E-houses and Process Modules), ensuring strict adherence to industry standards, classification society rules, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare E&I design bases according to project specifications. Apply international standards (IEC, NEC, NFPA, etc.) and specific class requirements (DNV, ABS, BV, etc.) across all engineering deliverables.
• Oversee, review, and verify complex design calculations to ensure total compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Ensure correct equipment selection based on hazardous area classifications and provide deep technical expertise in designing various types of switchgears and their operational requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and direct a dedicated team of engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality project outputs.
• Develop and implement engineering resource plans along with daily/weekly activity schedules. Monitor and control allocated engineering hours and resources throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare detailed Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for major electrical and instrumentation equipment packages.
• Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs) for sub-vendor technical offers to ensure alignment with project needs.
• Track, document, and manage all variations from the original contract scope. Initiate Variation Orders (VOs) for any additional scope introduced during the engineering phase.
• Review project specifications, raise Requests for Information (RFIs), and manage technical queries with clients when requirements deviate from contract agreements.
• Attend project progress meetings and effectively cascade critical project information and actions to the engineering team.
• Provide hands-on engineering support for bid evaluations, yard construction activities, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or instrumentation Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of cumulative experience in E&I engineering within the oil and gas sector.
• Excellent leadership skills to manage a team and deliver successful projects.
• Knowledge of oil & gas plants, substations, E-houses, process modules, and FPSO functionality.
• Proficient in E&I-related software such as CAD, ETAP, Navisworks, Smart Instrument, and lighting calculations.