Lead Electrical Engineer

-; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee electrical work scopes for a major onshore project. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, specializing in overhead transmission line and substation design. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical and life insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance cover

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 6 years in an engineering design company.
• Experience working with multi-national project teams.

Responsibilities

• Assume sole responsibility for assigned electrical engineering work scopes.
• Perform assurance reviews of electrical packages.
• Prepare electrical deliverables for all project phases.

Skills

132kV Overhead Transmission Line design

Switchgear design

Substation design to 6.6kV

Electrical engineering software

HAZOP and EHAZOP studies

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on assigned electrical engineering work scopes for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE. This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

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The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical Insurance Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance The company provides Life Assurance cover
• The Employee Share Plan Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5‑year service milestones

Key Objectives

• Assume sole responsibility for assigned electrical engineering work scopes
• Perform assurance reviews of electrical packages and detailed design documents generated by third party EPC contractors
• Perform electrical discipline detailed design work activities for field development of oil and gas production facilities
• Plan, budget, organize and control a segment of the electrical engineering deliverables for the project
• Prepare electrical deliverables for all phases within an oil and gas industry project
• Ensure that all work is completed without compromise to quality and is delivered according to the project schedule
• Provide direction and guidance on all electrical engineering technical queries raised by either internal or external parties
• Liaise with the Client's Engineering, Operations and Maintenance staff as required to ensure a consistent approach to project completion
• Provide sound technical advice and solutions to a diversity of technical problems within the discipline
• Co‑ordinate with other disciplines during all stages of design development, construction, pre‑commissioning, and start‑up
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to electrical engineering design
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Identify any areas of concern with respect to progress and/or quality and recommend corrective actions as required

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Specialist experience of 132kV Overhead Transmission Line and Switchgear design, with site installation support to the contractor
• Experience of Primary / Secondary substation design to 6.6kV, with site installation support to the contractor
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 6 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Experience of participation in EHAZOP, ETAP, HAZOP, HAZID and SIL Rating studies
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
• Familiar with the typical software packages that are used for Electrical engineering design
• Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards
• Membership of a recognised professional institute preferred

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.