Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to drive planning, execution and delivery of projects. You will coordinate between the Abu Dhabi office and on-site teams, manage contractor interfaces, and ensure alignment with client standards and regulations.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 15+ years of experience, and excellent communication. Office-based with regular site coordination; fluency in English is essential, Arabic helps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience.
• Experience working with clients, contractors and international stakeholders is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Tendering and service order preparation, including scope definition and technical evaluation.
• Coordinate office and site activities; support planning, scheduling and technical aspects.
• Review design drawings, specifications and documents for accuracy and standards.
• Assist Senior Project Manager with site activities, service orders and contractor coordination.
• Monitor progress to align with schedule and quality standards.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, method statements, RFIs and progress reports.
• Support resolution of design, construction and site issues.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, safety and environmental standards.
• Act as liaison between Abu Dhabi office and site teams for effective information flow.
• Support quality compliance, cost monitoring and control activities.
• Participate in client meetings providing technical input.
• Assist in handover documentation and project close-out reports.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Strong communication

English fluency

Time management

Teamwork in complex environments

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD

Primavera / MS Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Job description

Title:

Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Job Purpose:

To support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor and consultant interfaces, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, client standards, and applicable regulations. The role is primarily office-based in Abu Dhabi, with regular coordination with site teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tendering and service order preparation, including scope definition, technical evaluation, and commercial coordination
• Assist in activities related to the transition projects with office and site team, also provide support in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all technical aspects of projects.
• Follow up design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards
• Support the Senior Project Manager in managing site activities, Service Orders, contractor performance, and coordination with consultants and stakeholders
• Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with project schedule and quality standards
• Participate in the preparation and review of technical submittals, method statements, RFIs, and progress reports
• Assist in resolving design, construction, and site issues
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards
• Act as the focal point between the Abu Dhabi office and site teams to ensure effective coordination and information flow
• Support in quality compliance, cost monitoring and control activities
• Participate in internal and client meetings, providing quality and technical input where required
• Assist in preparation of handover documentation and project close-out reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 15 plus years of experience
• Experience in working with clients, contractors, and international stakeholders is an advantage

Key Skills:

• Experience in Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq
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• Strong technical and engineering background
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities
• Ability to work in complex environments with multi-disciplinary teams
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus