Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

KBR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Electrical) to lead technical coordination, manage interfaces with contractors and consultants, and ensure compliance with client standards and regulations. The role is office-based with regular site coordination.

You will drive tendering, technical evaluations, and documentation, monitor progress against schedules, and support handover activities. Requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 15+ years of experience, with strong English

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Tendering and service order packages with scope definition, technical evaluation, and commercial input.
• Coordinate transitions with office and site teams, including planning and scheduling.
• Follow up design drawings, specifications and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in managing site activities, service orders, contractor performance, and consultant coordination.
• Monitor progress to align with schedule and quality standards.
• Prepare and review technical submittals, method statements, RFIs, and progress reports.

Skills

Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq

Strong technical background

Excellent organizational skills

Strong communication and coordination

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

MS Office

AutoCAD

Primavera

MS Project

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Title

Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

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 undefined
• 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

Values

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.