Senior Construction Engineer - E&I

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently seeking a Senior Construction Engineer - E&I for offshore projects in Abu Dhabi. The role entails managing electrical and instrumentation construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, specializing in offshore E&I construction, with a proven track record in supervising multidisciplinary teams and ensuring timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience, including 3-5 years in offshore E&I construction.
• Strong knowledge of offshore electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Experience in PMC/EPC Mechanical Construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities offshore.
• Lead E&I construction works ensuring safety and compliance.
• Oversee installation of instrumentation systems including DCS/PLC systems.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and mechanical/electrical completion checks.

Skills

Offshore construction management

Electrical systems knowledge

Instrumentation systems expertise

Compliance with safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for Senior Construction Engineer - E&I for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Qualification Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and supervising all electrical and instrumentation construction activities offshore, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and project standards while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and oversee E&I construction works offshore, ensuring safe execution, technical compliance, and timely delivery of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure constructability reviews, risk assessments, and method statements are completed before execution.
• Oversee installation of instrumentation systems including sensors, transmitters, control valves, DCS/PLC systems, and fire & gas detection systems.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering issues during construction.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and mechanical/electrical completion checks.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure smooth handover of completed systems to operations with proper documentation.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 3 to 5 years of significant offshore E&I construction exposure.
• Strong knowledge of offshore electrical and instrumentation systems, construction methodologies, and safety standards.
• Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Mechanical Construction background.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore experience is an advantage.