Senior Electrical Designer

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

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Sharjah, UAE. This role involves electrical design for major onshore projects, offering a full-time office-based opportunity. Candidates should have a diploma in Electrical engineering and 10+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. Ideal applicants are proficient in AutoCAD and committed to safety and team collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development plans

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Knowledge of site-based project work involving field engineering and construction.
• Strong commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• Perform site surveys and data-gathering exercises at various project locations.
• Prepare and check all types of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables.

Skills

Electrical design

Project work

Safety commitment

Communication

Experience with multi-cultural teams

Education

Diploma or HNC in Electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

E3D

Excel

Word

Job description

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Electrical Designer to join its UAE Business Unit, focusing on carrying out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi‑discipline project team for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Sharjah, UAE on a 5/2 work schedule.

This is a full‑time office‑based role in Sharjah, UAE.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Electrical Designer to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects, including both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects, and integrating low‑carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; our organisation actively commits to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical Insurance ensuring inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover
• The Employee Share Plan giving you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match
• Long Service Award celebrating commitment and loyalty of our people at five‑year service milestones

Key Objectives

• Carry out assigned Electrical design work as part of a multi‑discipline project team, reporting to the Lead Electrical Engineer
• Promote safe behaviour at all times
• Perform site surveys and data‑gathering exercises at various project locations as required
• Provide discipline‑specific design and drafting services that meet project, statutory and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical support to the site team during design, engineering and construction
• Prepare and check all types of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables such as Block Diagrams, Single Line Diagrams, Schematics, Layout Drawings, Termination Diagrams, Schedules, Material Take‑Offs
• Inter‑disciplinary check of Civil/Structural/Piping/Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation drawings
• Review vendor drawings for Equipment/Package items
• Produce drawings in AutoCAD
• Assist in the coordination of all activities related to the discipline

Expected

• Diploma or HNC in Electrical engineering (or relevant subject)
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the Oil and Gas industry
• Knowledge of site‑based project work involving field engineering and construction
• Experience working with multi‑national and multi‑cultural project teams (strongly preferred)
• Previous experience working in the Middle East (advantage)
• Strong commitment to safety
• Proficiency in E3D, AutoCAD, Excel and Word
• Experience with 3D modelling using SP3D / PDMS (advantage)
• Ability to work to an agreed scope, budget and schedule
• Active listening with the ability to focus on customer requirements
• Experience in the preparation and co‑ordination of Electrical and/or Instrument design deliverables
• Compliance with industry, international and client codes and standards
• Maintain suitable records of correspondence and work completed for reference and auditing purposes
• Onshore Oil and Gas related Electrical design experience
• Thorough awareness of international codes and standards used for Electrical and/or Instrument design in the Oil & Gas industry
• Determination to continually improve safety in all aspects of plant design and operation
• Extensive experience with prefabricated, packaged plant design

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. (www.woodplc.com)

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 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.