Lead Electrical Engineer

Rejlers Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer. The role involves handling engineering design assignments and executing projects in the oil and gas sector. Ideal candidates should have over 15 years of relevant experience, strong teamwork skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. The position requires fluency in English, with Arabic as an advantage, and adherence to UAE visa requirements. Apply by 31st January 2026.

Qualifications

• 15+ years relevant engineering experience in Electrical in Oil & Gas sectors.
• Experience in FEED and EPC projects delivered to ADNOC Onshore.
• Ability to work with engineering consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support team on project design for smooth execution.
• Prepare engineering document deliverables and coordinate with departments.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements.

Skills

Electrical competence

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fluency in English

Education

BSc. or MSc. in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

Rejlers International Engineering Solutions AB operates in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and delivers high-quality engineering and project services to Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, and Chemical Industries mainly in UAE and other Arabian Gulf Countries . This year the Company has been operating in UAE for 13 years and its parent company has been in business for almost 83 years. We share a strong Nordic Engineering heritage of high-quality and frontline innovations.

We are now looking for Lead Electrical Engineer to execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Reports To

The Lead Electrical Engineer reports to the Head of Discipline, Electrical.

Job Overview

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas.

This role will Lead and Execute multiple projects (local and international) and will also be responsible to prepare Electrical engineering documents and drawings as required for project and assigned by Discipline Manager.

The ideal candidate should have a desire to be at the forefront of the oil and gas sector and deliver outstanding projects.

Hunger for learning and sharing new ideas will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety are part of their professional skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• You will support the team on process industry-based project design work for smooth execution.
• Assist engineers / Design manager / Discipline Manager for the engineering design of the project.
• Ensure verification of source data, concept drawings / concepts as required.
• Prepare and finalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant department / discipline, submission date as per Client / Contract requirements.
• Preparation of all electrical related design deliverables through MS-office, Smart plant electrical tools (SPEL), AUTOCAD, Micro-station, and calculation tools like ETAP, Cable sizing, lighting calculation (DiaLux) etc.
• Should be very familiar with Relay Setting and Coordination, CT Sizing, etc.
• Additional Knowledge in OHL, GIS, EHT, C.P, OLCMS, IPCS, VSD etc.
• Prepare the procurement related documents like RFQ, MR & TBE
• Review of vendor documents ensuring compliance with purchase order requirements. Prepare / review the design outputs in the form of design computations, drawings and specification.
• Review of design document, drawings, etc. issued by various disciplines, design subcontractor and ensure Client’s approval.
• Responsible to ensure approval of all submitted documents and drawings and necessary coordination with Client.
• Understand and include design requirements for health, safety, quality and constructability into design deliverable.
• Overall responsible for inter discipline coordination, submission of necessary design documents/ deliverables and procedures to the Client.
• Should be very familiar with ADNOC Standards, IEC, BS, tec.
• Participate E-HAZOP, HAZID, for the design has been carried out in accordance to the requirements
• Ensure compliance to Laws and Statutory Regulations, Authority, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Requirements for the project.
• Responsible to ensure unclear issues are resolved with Client through technical query in coordination with inter discipline leads, managers.
• In coordination with procurement department, ensure that procurement inputs required for design has been obtained from vender and forwarded to the design subcontractor.
• Participation of FAT, SAT, commissioning, pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate for the preparation of as-built.

Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate (BSc. or MSc.)
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant engineering experience in Electrical competence in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries.
• Must have worked in FEED and EPC projects and delivered to ADNOC Onshore
• Working experience with reputed Engineering Consultant(s) is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player, smart-working, problem solver and can-do attitude
• Fluent in English language, Arabic is an added advantage.
• Shares the company values of learning minds, diversity, equality, transparency, and honesty.
• Meets with UAE visa requirements

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us?

Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 31st January 2026.