SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Abu Dhabi to lead the electrical design and execution for industrial projects. The successful candidate will manage all phases of electrical engineering, ensuring compliance with international codes and standards.

A Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, with 10-15 years of experience, is required. Knowledge of engineering software and ability to coordinate with various teams are essential. Benefits include opportunities for mentorship and involvement in significant projects.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial or oil & gas projects.
• 5 years in a Senior Electrical Engineer or equivalent role.
• Experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design activities for industrial projects.
• Manage preparation and review of electrical design deliverables.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for proper electrical integration.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Power Generation and Distribution

International Standards Knowledge

Engineering Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree

Tools

ETAP

AutoCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM PowerTools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to support the engineering design and execution of electrical systems for large-scale industrial projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering electrical engineering solutions across all project phases coordinating with multidisciplinary teams ensuring compliance with applicable standards and supporting safe and reliable power system design and implementation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities for industrial projects.
• Manage the preparation and review of electrical design deliverables including:
• Power generation and distribution system design
• Load schedules and power balance studies
• Single line diagrams (SLDs)
• Cable sizing and cable routing layouts
• Electrical equipment specifications (transformers, switchgear, MCCs)
• Earthing and grounding system design
• Lightning protection system design
• Lighting design calculations and layouts
• Short circuit load flow and protection coordination studies
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, project specifications and industry standards.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation and HSE teams to ensure proper electrical integration.
• Review and approve engineering contractor and vendor documents including datasheets, drawings and test reports.
• Support technical discussions with clients, consultants, licensors and third‑party stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, constructability reviews and value engineering workshops.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor data reviews.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Mentor and guide junior electrical engineers and designers.
• Ensure project schedules, quality requirements and engineering deliverables are met within agreed budgets.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial or oil & gas projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Senior Electrical Engineer or equivalent role.
• Strong experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) phases of projects.
• Solid knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution systems in industrial facilities.
• Familiarity with international standards and codes such as IEC, IEEE, NEC and relevant project specifications.
• Experience in electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination and arc flash analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment design including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, UPS systems and generators.
• Understanding of grounding, earthing, lightning protection and hazardous area classification.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SKM PowerTools, AutoCAD and other electrical design tools.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield project environments (Preferred).
• Exposure to EPC contractor and consultant project execution environments (Preferred).
• Strong understanding of construction support, commissioning and site electrical troubleshooting activities (Preferred).

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