Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer for an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role involves design, review, and technical support of electrical systems, with relocation to Spain and return to Abu Dhabi after processing.

Responsibilities include MV/LV distribution design, equipment procurement support, hazardous area compliance, and commissioning support across FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, and start-up phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience in offshore oil & gas is highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical design deliverables for offshore water injection facilities.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit and protection coordination.
• Review SLDs, cable schedules and distribution philosophies for reliability and safety.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, commissioning and start-up.

Skills

Electrical System Design

Power System Studies

Protection Coordination

Electrical Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree is an advantage

Professional Engineering certification preferred

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

SKM

Job description

Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

The KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is looking to fill a Specialist Electrical Engineer position for an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role will be based in UAE (Abu Dhabi) with relocation to Spain Office and return to Abu Dhabi after administrative processes.

Job Purpose

The Specialist Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, review, and technical support of electrical systems for an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures all electrical equipment and installations comply with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and applicable safety regulations while supporting project execution from concept through commissioning and start-up.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Develop and review electrical design deliverables for offshore water injection facilities.
• Perform electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and requisitions.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, and client standards.

Power Generation & Distribution

• Design and review medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems.
• Support electrical integration of water injection pumps, seawater lift pumps, and other rotating equipment.
• Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable schedules, and power distribution philosophies.
• Ensure reliability and availability of critical offshore electrical systems.

Equipment Engineering

• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of generators.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of transformers.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of switchgear (MV/LV).
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of motors.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of UPS systems.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of battery chargers.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of lighting systems.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of cathodic protection systems.
• Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of electrical heat tracing.
• Participate in vendor evaluations, technical bid analysis, and supplier meetings.

Hazardous Area Compliance

• Ensure electrical equipment complies with hazardous area classification requirements.
• Review and verify Ex equipment selection and installation.
• Support hazardous area studies and HAZOP/HAZID reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IECEx, ATEX, and project-specific offshore requirements.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Review vendor documents and resolve technical queries.
• Support site troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
• Participate in FAT, SAT, and system acceptance testing.

Interface Management

• Coordinate with Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process, Civil, and Project teams.
• Support client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.
• Manage interfaces with EPC contractors, vendors, and third-party consultants.

Key Systems & Equipment Experience

Electrical Systems

• Offshore Power Generation Systems
• MV/LV Distribution Networks
• Emergency Power Systems
• Diesel Generators
• UPS and Battery Systems
• Cathodic Protection Systems
• Lighting and Small Power Systems

Rotating Equipment

• Water Injection Pumps
• Seawater Lift Pumps
• Booster Pumps
• Variable Speed Drive Applications

Control & Protection

• Electrical Protection Systems
• Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
• SCADA Interface Systems
• Power Management Systems (PMS)
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Professional Engineering certification is preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience within Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Energy projects.
• Minimum 5 years in a Specialist or Senior Electrical Engineering role.
• Proven experience on offshore platforms, water injection projects, FPSOs, offshore processing facilities, or subsea developments.
• Strong experience with FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.

Technical Competencies

• Electrical System Design
• Power System Studies
• Load Flow Analysis
• Short Circuit Analysis
• Protection Coordination Studies
• Electrical Equipment Specification
• Hazardous Area Engineering
• Electrical Safety Compliance
• Vendor Package Engineering
• Commissioning & Start-Up Support
• ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA Standards