Senior Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecom

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Senior Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecom. You will be responsible for the design and specification of electrical systems, ensuring efficiency and project guidance. The role requires a strong background in engineering, project coordination, and experience in conventional engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience required; average experience is 6-10 years.
• Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and precedents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for study, design, specification, and services related to electrical systems.
• Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers.
• Responsible for leadership on small projects or segments of larger projects.

Skills

Technical guidance

Project coordination

Problem solving

Engineering techniques

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering

Job description

Title:

Senior Engineer - Electrical / Instrumentation / Telecom

Responsible for study, design, specification and services related to electrical and electronic systems including power generation, transmission and distribution, power systems performance and control, cabling and wiring, lighting, motor control centers, communications systems, cathodic protection, grounding lightning protection, heat tracing etc. Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter. Devises new approaches to problems encountered. Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements. Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers. Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations. Skills are typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years related experience, with average experience ranging from 6-10 years. Requires sufficient professional experience to assure competence as a fully trained professional. Work requires a broad knowledge of precedents. Also may be responsible for leadership of a functional area on a small project or a segment of a larger project. As the lead, plans, budgets, organizes, coordinates and controls the project and is responsible for employee performance appraisals and for coaching and developing lower level professionals. Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer is preferred.