Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – Lead EPC Projects

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 357,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International in Dubai seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead FEED and detailed engineering for major EPC projects, offshore and onshore. You will manage discipline strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and technical excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in oil and gas, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and hazard classifications, with a track record of delivering large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years in oil and gas projects with major EPC contractors or consultants.
• Expertise in FEED, detailed engineering, and electrical system design for large EPC projects.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, fire and gas systems, and hazardous area classification.
• Experience with load flow studies and lighting calculations.
• Proven leadership in managing large engineering teams and multidisciplinary project execution.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed electrical engineering analyses and design per project specs.
• Lead large engineering teams on high-value EPC projects and manage discipline scope and schedules.
• Review and approve design basis, philosophies, specs, and technical procedures.
• Review electrical system studies, calculations, and reports using approved software.
• Coordinate with planning, fabrication, procurement, and project management teams.
• Support procurement through bid evaluations and vendor inquiries.
• Provide technical support during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and site startup.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to standards development and lessons learned.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

McDermott International in Dubai seeks a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to lead FEED and detailed engineering for major EPC projects, offshore and onshore. You will manage discipline strategy, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure safety and technical excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in oil and gas, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and hazard classifications, with a track record of delivering large-scale projects.