Senior Electrical Engineer - Oil & Gas Projects

Arabian Construction Company; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 400,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced electrical engineering professional to lead design, installation, testing, and commissioning of complex electrical systems on oil & gas projects. You will prepare and review drawings, BOQs and technical documents, coordinating with multiple teams and ensuring compliance with project specs and HSE standards.

The role requires hands-on installation experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and deep knowledge of LV/MV

Qualifications

• Experience: 10-15 years in oil & gas projects with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of LV/MV switchgear, transformers, UPS, cables, motors, and related electrical devices.
• Familiar with single line diagrams, substation layouts, cable routing, trenches, cable schedules, and interconnection drawings.
• Hands-on experience in installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment in substations and field.
• Ability to manage site activities, ensure material availability, and coordinate resources and procurement.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure proper integration of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of international electrical codes and standards, and preparation of shop/as-built drawings.
• Familiar with HSE requirements and able to coordinate QA/QC activities with clients, contractors, and TPI.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze electrical deliverables: GA, wiring diagrams, single line diagrams, substation layouts, cable schedules, interconnection diagrams, cable tray layouts, lighting calculations, MCT sizing, lightning and grounding protection.
• Generate technical documents including execution method statements, termination drawings, bills of materials, junction schedules, and specifications.
• Apply knowledge of electrical equipment such as MV/LV switchgears, transformers, generators, cables, light fittings, earthing and lightning protection, and perform load calculations.
• Prepare qualifications, deviations, and exemption lists per client specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate electrical systems into overall project design.
• Prepare shop and as-built drawings, ensuring documentation is reviewed and approved by the client.
• Select and specify electrical equipment, materials, and installation methods.
• Identify scope variations and ensure technical discussion and agreement with client/subcontractor/vendor.
• Provide onsite supervision during construction and commissioning to ensure installations meet design requirements.
• Prepare MTO/BOQ based on drawings.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical items.
• Monitor document control and proper distribution of project documents.
• Maintain and monitor calibration of equipment and instruments.
• Conduct quality audits on subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments.
• Organize and conduct quality training programs for the workforce.
• Prepare Technical Queries, Concession Requests, or Waivers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Communication

Site supervision

LV/MV switchgear

Substations

Documentation control

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Arabian Construction Company in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced electrical engineering professional to lead design, installation, testing, and commissioning of complex electrical systems on oil & gas projects. You will prepare and review drawings, BOQs and technical documents, coordinating with multiple teams and ensuring compliance with project specs and HSE standards.

The role requires hands-on installation experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and deep knowledge of LV/MV