Offshore Electrical Engineer - FEED & Detailed Design

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross seeks a competent Electrical Engineer for our UAE-based engineering team to lead FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design for offshore oil & gas projects, with preference for Saudi Aramco offshore experience.

The candidate will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review vendor drawings, and support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 8-15 years of offshore electrical experience.
• Saudi Aramco offshore project experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of offshore electrical systems (power distribution, grounding, lighting, hazardous area classification).
• Proficient in ETAP and SKM; knowledge of SmartPlant SPEL/S3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical deliverables including SLDs, load lists, equipment sizing data sheets, power distribution and protection systems.
• Perform technical evaluations and selection of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS, lighting).
• Ensure designs comply with Saudi Aramco standards, IEC, IEEE, NEC and project specs.
• Carry out cable sizing, voltage drop calculations, and short-circuit analysis using ETAP/SKM.
• Develop and review FEED Detailed Engineering and detailed design deliverables.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

SmartPlant SPEL S3D

Job description

Duncan & Ross seeks a competent Electrical Engineer for our UAE-based engineering team to lead FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design for offshore oil & gas projects, with preference for Saudi Aramco offshore experience.

The candidate will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review vendor drawings, and support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover phases. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.