Offshore Electrical Designer

Duncan & Ross; Sharjah; On-site; AED 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

An offshore engineering firm is seeking an experienced Offshore Electrical Designer to support detailed engineering for offshore oil and gas projects in the UAE. The role involves preparing electrical designs, ensuring compliance with offshore standards, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 10 years of offshore experience, preferably with Saudi Aramco projects. Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design tools is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years offshore electrical design experience, including offshore drilling rigs and refurbishment.
• Saudi Aramco offshore project experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design deliverables including SLDs and load lists.
• Support FEED and Detailed Engineering activities.
• Prepare and review electrical specifications for equipment.
• Perform electrical calculations including load and voltage drop.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for clash-free designs.

Skills

offshore electrical design

communication

teamwork

AutoCAD

hazardous area compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Smart Plant Electrical

ETAP

EPLAN

Job description

About the job OFFSHORE ELECTRICAL DESIGNER

We are seeking an experienced Offshore Electrical Designer to support FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design for offshore oil & gas projects in the UAE. The role focuses on offshore drilling rigs and rig refurbishment projects. Extensive offshore experience is mandatory, with proven drilling rig exposure. Experience working on Saudi Aramco offshore projects is highly preferred and will be a key advantage.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical design deliverables including SLDs, load lists, power distribution diagrams, cable schedules, cable routing, lighting, grounding, and equipment layouts
• Support FEED and Detailed Engineering activities in compliance with project specifications and offshore standards
• Prepare and review electrical specifications, data sheets, and requisitions for LV/MV equipment, transformers, UPS, batteries, and lighting
• Perform electrical calculations including load, short circuit, voltage drop, cable sizing, lighting, and earthing
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, API, NEC, and offshore/marine standards
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated and clash‑free designs
• Support hazardous area compliance, vendor reviews, technical evaluations, and FATs
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOPs, and client meetings
• Provide support during offshore construction, commissioning, refurbishment, and as‑built documentation

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years offshore electrical design experience, including offshore drilling rigs and refurbishment
• Saudi Aramco offshore project experience (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design execution
• Experience with offshore electrical systems and hazardous area requirements
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Smart Plant Electrical, ETAP, EPLAN, or equivalent
• Experience in vendor coordination and multidisciplinary projects
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in an offshore engineering environment