Senior Electrical Engineer — Lead Projects & Design

Confidential Company; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Electrical Engineering Lead to guide planning, design, and implementation of complex electrical systems for major projects.

You will review specifications, ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/NEC standards, mentor junior engineers, perform analyses, and coordinate with mechanical, civil, and procurement teams. Office-based with occasional project-site visits.

A PE or CEng is a plus; 10+ years in oil & gas or heavy industrial sectors preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with leadership experience.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, power, or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of IEEE, NEC, IEC standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, development and implementation of electrical systems for assigned projects.
• Review electrical design specifications, drawings, datasheets and calculation reports for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil, instrumentation, and other disciplines to manage interfaces.
• Review vendor documents and supervise installation, testing and commissioning activities to ensure design conformity.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Job description

Confidential Company in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior Electrical Engineering Lead to guide planning, design, and implementation of complex electrical systems for major projects.

You will review specifications, ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC/NEC standards, mentor junior engineers, perform analyses, and coordinate with mechanical, civil, and procurement teams. Office-based with occasional project-site visits.

A PE or CEng is a plus; 10+ years in oil & gas or heavy industrial sectors preferred.