LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design across FEED and Detailed Design phases for large-scale industrial projects in Abu Dhabi. You will manage deliverables, ensure design integrity, and guide a multi-disciplinary team to meet project requirements and safety standards.

You will review specs, participate in design reviews, coordinate with EPC contractors and clients, and support procurement and construction activities to ensure compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 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 experience in EPC projects.
• Proven leadership of electrical engineering teams and deliverables.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, NEC and related standards.
• Experience in electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, arc flash).
• Proficiency with ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM, AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Design.
• Oversee development and approval of electrical deliverables and specifications.
• Establish and maintain design standards, procedures, and project specs.
• Ensure technical quality and consistency of deliverables.
• Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation teams.
• Manage technical queries, deviations, and design-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, NEC and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers.
• Review contractor and vendor documents and submissions.
• Lead technical meetings with clients, consultants, licensors, and stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, constructability reviews.
• Support procurement through technical bid evaluations and clarifications.
• Monitor progress, resources, and schedules; ensure deliverable completion.
• Identify technical risks and implement engineering solutions.
• Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support.

Skills

Leadership

FEED & DD experience

Multidisciplinary coordination

Electrical power systems

Project management

Communication

Client/vendor coordination

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

AutoCAD

Job description

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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