Senior Construction Engineer - E&I

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

Penspen Ltd is urgently hiring a Senior Construction Engineer - E&I for an Offshore PMC project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will manage and supervise all electrical and instrumentation construction activities, ensuring compliance with project standards and safety protocols.

With at least 15 years of experience, including 3 to 5 years in offshore environments, the candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering. Strong knowledge of electrical systems and prior ADNOC Offshore experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in electrical and instrumentation construction.
• 3 to 5 years of offshore E&I construction exposure.
• Strong knowledge of offshore electrical and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities offshore.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project standards.
• Oversee installation of instrumentation systems including sensors and control valves.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and mechanical/electrical completion checks.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Instrumentation engineering

Safety compliance

Project management

Team coordination

Education

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

Job description

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

Qualification Required

• The candidates should have 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 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.