Lead Electrical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their team in Sharjah, UAE. The position involves overseeing electrical engineering work on major oil and gas projects, ensuring quality compliance, and coordinating with clients and other disciplines. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in the industry, particularly in electrical design. The role offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Employee share plan with company match

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 6+ years in engineering design companies.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering work scopes for projects.
• Perform assurance reviews and detailed design work.
• Coordinate with client’s engineering and maintenance staff.
• Promote and ensure safe behavior at all times.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

132kV overhead transmission line and switchgear design

Substation design

EHAZOP/ETAP/HAZOP

Teamwork in multi-national environments

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Common software packages for electrical design

Job description

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

Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead electrical engineering activities within the UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator with onshore capital projects, providing engineering, project management, construction and commissioning services. Projects include Greenfield and Brownfield modification works and the integration of low‑carbon solutions to support the client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across the business.
• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Commitment to continued professional development tailored to individual needs.
• Global connections with experts worldwide.
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
• Group life and personal accident insurance.
• Employee share plan to purchase company shares with a company match.
• Long‑service awards recognising commitment and loyalty.

Key Objectives

• Assume sole responsibility for assigned electrical engineering work scopes.
• Perform assurance reviews of electrical packages and detailed design documents from third‑party EPC contractors.
• Execute detailed design work for field development of oil and gas production facilities.
• Plan, budget, organise and control a segment of the electrical engineering deliverables.
• Prepare electrical deliverables for all phases of the project.
• Ensure quality and schedule compliance of all work.
• Provide technical guidance on all electrical engineering queries.
• Coordinate with the client’s engineering, operations and maintenance staff.
• Offer sound technical advice on a variety of problems.
• Co‑ordinate with other disciplines throughout design, construction, pre‑commissioning and start‑up.
• Assist in aligning all activities related to electrical engineering design.
• Promote safe behaviour at all times.
• Identify progress or quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.

What Makes You Remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply if you possess the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Specialist experience with 132kV overhead transmission line and switchgear design, including site installation support.
• Experience with primary/secondary substation design to 6.6kV and site installation support.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum 6 years proven capability in an engineering design company.
• Experience in EHAZOP, ETAP, HAZOP, HAZID and SIL rating studies.
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams.
• Prior experience in the Middle East is an advantage.
• Familiarity with common software packages used in electrical engineering design.
• Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards.
• Membership of a recognised professional institute is preferred.

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 (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.