Sr. Construction Engineer - E&I

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is urgently looking for a Sr. Construction Engineer – E&I to lead electrical and instrumentation construction on offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

The role requires directing E&I activities at offshore sites and onshore yards, ensuring safety and execution aligned with project plans. You will develop work packs, review method statements, resolve TQs/SQs, and oversee installation of switchgear, MCCs, control panels, field instruments, and safety systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience with 3–5 years in E&I construction on major oil & gas offshore projects.
• PMC/EPC construction background preferred.
• ADNOC Offshore experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work in challenging offshore environments and extended rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise E&I construction activities at offshore sites and onshore yards.
• Develop and review construction work packs, method statements, and job cards.
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), site queries (SQs), and interface issues.
• Ensure proper installation of equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, junction boxes, field instruments, analyzers, F&G systems, and control panels.
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, productivity, and compliance.
• Manage interfaces between E&I, mechanical, piping, structural, and commissioning teams.
• Lead offshore construction campaigns, hook‑up, and brownfield modification works.
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and highlight critical issues.
• Support preparation of mechanical completion dossiers and handover packages.
• Supervises all electrical and instrumentation construction activities for offshore facilities, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant execution.

Skills

Offshore E&I

Construction supervision

TQs & SQs handling

Interface coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Construction Engineer – E&I

Job Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Work Mode: On-site

Job Reference/ID: 603011

Job Description / Role

Penspen is urgently looking to hire for a Sr. Construction Engineer – E&I for one of our Offshore PMC projects in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise E&I construction activities at offshore sites and onshore yards
• Develop and review construction work packs, method statements, and job cards
• Resolve technical queries (TQs), site queries (SQs), and interface issues
• Ensure proper installation of equipment such as switchgear, transformers, MCCs, junction boxes, field instruments, analyzers, F&G systems, and control panels
• Monitor contractor performance, manpower, productivity, and compliance.
• Manage interfaces between E&I, mechanical, piping, structural, and commissioning teams
• Lead offshore construction campaigns, hook‑up, and brownfield modification works
• Prepare daily/weekly progress reports and highlight critical issues.
• Support preparation of mechanical completion dossiers and handover packages.
• Supervises all electrical and instrumentation construction activities for offshore facilities, ensuring safe, timely, and compliant execution.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15+ years of experience, with at least 3 to 5 years in E&I Construction Experience in major oil & gas offshore project.
• Preferred experience from PMC/EPC Construction Background.
• Previous ADNOC Offshore Experience is advantage.
• Ability to work in challenging offshore environments and extended rotations

Education Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Instrumentation Engineering.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of offshore E&I systems
• Hazardous area installations
• Strong knowledge of offshore construction methods
• Mechanical systems
• Safety standards

Employment / Job Type: Full Time

About the Company

An engineering and asset management consultancy serving the oil, gas and energy sector. The company supports pipelines, terminals and processing facilities through design, integrity management, operations support, consultancy and training, with projects delivered across the Middle East.

Company Industry: Oil & Gas Jobs

Department / Functional Area: Construction

Closing Date: Not mentioned (apply as soon as possible)