Lead Electrical Engineer

Alert International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Direct employment contract

Competitive salary package

UAE Labor Law benefits

Job summary

Alert International in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to produce and review electrical drawings, models and schedules, coordinating with vendors and other disciplines to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and knowledge of ADNOC standards; experience with AutoCAD, SmartPlant Electrical, and MS Office is essential, with UAE onshore oil & gas design background.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Min 8 years in design/drafting for onshore oil & gas projects (UAE/GCC preferred).
• UAE-attested degree certificate.
• Familiar with ADNOC drawing standards and AFC requirements. Experience with Wood, Kent, or Worley preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical drawings and models from engineering inputs, datasheets and vendor data.
• Extract and check drawings from the model. Run consistency and clash checks before AFC issue.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO) and cable or equipment schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in time to avoid rework.
• Plan and deliver assigned tasks within the agreed time frame. Update the Lead Designer on status.
• Review vendor drawings and include them in the design.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

English communication skills

ADNOC standards awareness

Education

Electrical engineering degree

UAE-attested degree certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant Electrical

MS Office

Job description

Job description

Description

The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for producing, reviewing, and coordinating electrical drawings, models, material take offs, and equipment or cable schedules based on engineering inputs, datasheets, and vendor documentation. The role ensures design accuracy through consistency and clash checks, incorporates vendor drawings, coordinates with other disciplines, and manages assigned deliverables within agreed timelines while providing regular progress updates to the Discipline Manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Produce electrical drawings and models from engineering inputs, datasheets and vendor data.
• Extract and check drawings from the model. Run consistency and clash checks before AFC issue.
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO) and cable or equipment schedules as needed.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in time to avoid rework.
• Plan and deliver assigned tasks within the agreed time frame. Update the Lead Designer on status.
• Review vendor drawings and include them in the design.

Skills

What we offer

Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are

As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you create drawings and models using engineering data and vendor specs, ensuring clash checks prior to final design approval. You handle material lists, review vendor work, coordinate across teams to meet timelines, and keep the lead designer updated.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership, team management, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• ADNOC: CV in ADNOC format; prior approval in a similar role is an advantage.
• ADNOC docs needed: attested degree, certificates, experience letters, passport.
• Proven ADNOC project experience with knowledge of standards and procedures.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SmartPlant Electrical, and MS Office.
• Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Education & Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Electrical or related engineering discipline.
• Min 8 years in design/drafting for onshore oil & gas projects (UAE/GCC preferred).
• UAE-attested degree certificate.
• Familiar with ADNOC drawing standards and AFC requirements. Experience with Wood, Kent, or Worley preferred.