Sr. Engineer - Electrical - Walkin Chennai

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

S K OVERSEAS HR CONSULTANCY in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a senior Electrical Engineer with substantial Gulf oil & gas experience to lead design projects in Abu Dhabi. You will develop schematics, perform analyses, and oversee installation, commissioning, and testing to ensure safety and compliance.

Applicants should hold a BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Electrical Engineering and a PE license or be pursuing licensure, with 15+ years of relevant field experience in upstream or petrochemical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• PE license or actively pursuing licensure.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in the Oil and Gas or Petrochemical Industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design projects ensuring adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations while innovating solutions.
• Develop and review electrical schematics, layouts, and specifications focusing on accuracy and optimization for project success.
• Conduct load calculations, fault current analysis, and arc flash studies to ensure safety.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing of electrical systems guaranteeing proper functionality and performance.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design projects ensuring adherence to industry standards, codes, and regulations while innovating solutions. Develop and review electrical schematics, layouts, and specifications focusing on accuracy and optimization for project success. Conduct thorough electrical system analysis including load calculations, fault current analysis, and arc flash studies to ensure safety. Oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of electrical systems guaranteeing proper functionality and performance.

Qualifications

• Possesses a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university, demonstrating a strong academic foundation.
• Holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license or is actively pursuing licensure, showcasing commitment to professional standards.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Demonstrates experience in the Oil and Gas or Petrochemical Industry, indicating industry-specific expertise.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience in Pipeline, Oil & Gas, EPC, Flowline, Wellhead, Brownfield, Upstream, Onshore.
• Gulf / ADNOC experience preferred.
• Clean‑shaven policy applicable.
• Candidates with Metro, Building, or Road Infrastructure experience are not eligible.

Age Criteria

Maximum age limit is 49 years. For managerial positions, this may be extended up to 50 years if the candidate has significant Gulf experience. For managerial and senior positions: a minimum of 5 years of Gulf experience in the relevant field is mandatory.