Lead Electrical Engineer

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 540,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design activities during FEED and Detailed Design for large industrial projects. The role focuses on managing deliverables, ensuring technical integrity, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant electrical solutions.

Requirements include 12–15 years in industrial/equipment sectors, at least 5 years in a lead role, strong FEED and DD experience in EPC

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Lead Electrical Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong FEED and Detailed Design (DD) experience in EPC projects.
• Proven experience leading electrical engineering teams and managing deliverables.
• Proficiency in electrical systems including power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Experience with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases.
• Oversee development, review, and approval of electrical deliverables, load lists, and specifications.
• Establish and maintain electrical design standards, procedures, and project specs.
• Ensure technical quality, accuracy, and consistency of all electrical deliverables.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Instrumentation for design integration.
• Manage technical queries, design deviations, and issues.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC and project requirements.
• Lead meetings with clients, consultants, and vendors.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and clarifications.
• Monitor progress, resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide construction and commissioning support.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job description

About the job LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead and oversee electrical engineering and design activities during the FEED and Detailed Design phases of large-scale industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing electrical engineering deliverables, ensuring technical integrity of designs, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering compliant, safe, and reliable electrical engineering solutions in accordance with project requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage electrical engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design phases of projects.
• Oversee the development, review, and approval of electrical engineering deliverables including electrical design basis and philosophies, electrical load lists and load calculations, power generation and distribution system design, single line diagrams (SLDs), electrical equipment layouts and specifications, cable sizing and cable schedules, electrical equipment datasheets and technical specifications, earthing and lightning protection system design, lighting design calculations and layouts
• Establish and maintain electrical engineering design standards, procedures, and project specifications.
• Ensure technical quality, accuracy, and consistency of all electrical engineering deliverables.
• Review and approve electrical engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines to ensure effective design integration.
• Manage and resolve technical queries, engineering deviations, and design-related issues during FEED and Detailed Design execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards and codes including IEC, IEEE, NEC, and project-specific requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to electrical engineers, designers, and engineering teams.
• Review and evaluate contractor and vendor engineering documents, drawings, datasheets, and technical submissions.
• Lead technical discussions and coordination meetings with clients, consultants, licensors, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Support procurement activities through technical bid evaluations, vendor assessments, and technical clarifications.
• Monitor engineering progress, resource allocation, project schedules, and deliverable completion.
• Identify potential technical risks and implement appropriate engineering solutions to ensure project requirements are met.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure electrical engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements, contractual obligations, and approved design specifications.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Lead Electrical Engineer or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of EPC projects.
• Proven experience in leading electrical engineering teams and managing engineering deliverables.
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical engineering design principles, calculations, specifications, and international standards.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards including IEC, IEEE, NEC, and other relevant industry standards.
• Experience in electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems, generators, motors, and HV/LV distribution systems.
• Understanding of electrical protection systems, earthing, grounding, lightning protection, hazardous area classification, and electrical safety requirements.
• Proficiency in electrical engineering software including ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD, and other relevant engineering design applications.
• Experience in reviewing and approving electrical engineering deliverables, technical specifications, design calculations, and vendor documentation.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary engineering coordination and design integration.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, and client organizations.
• Ability to lead technical meetings, resolve complex engineering issues, and provide effective technical direction to engineering teams.
• Experience in construction support, commissioning, and site engineering activities (Preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

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