Senior Electrical Engineer Lead – Oil & Gas

SHRI KRISHNA PLACEMENT; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

SHRI KRISHNA PLACEMENT is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Lead) with 10–15 years of Oil & Gas experience to lead electrical design for Greenfield and Brownfield projects, including HV, MV, LV systems, switchyards, and protective schemes.

You will prepare SLDs, diagrams, data sheets, support procurement, mentor 7–10 engineers, ensure IEC/NEC/IEEE/ANZ standards, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders on complex refinery, LNG and petrochemical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, LNG, refinery or petrochemical projects.
• Experience as a Lead Electrical Engineer managing engineering teams.
• Proven track record with major clients preferred (e.g., ADNOC, Shell, Chevron).

Responsibilities

• Lead HV, MV and LV electrical design for Greenfield and Brownfield projects.
• Prepare and review SLDs, protection diagrams, load lists, design basis and data sheets.
• Perform power system studies using ETAP/SKM; SPEL experience preferred.
• Develop cable tray, earthing, lighting, substations and hazardous area layouts; design switchyards (AIS/GIS).
• Support procurement through MR, TQ, TBE and vendor document reviews.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams; ensure QA, safety and project execution.
• Lead and mentor a team of 7–10 engineers/designers; prepare engineering estimates.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

Power system studies

SLDs & protection diagrams

Team leadership

Project coordination

Electrical calculations

HV/MV/LV design

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SPEL

SCADA

Job description

SHRI KRISHNA PLACEMENT is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer (Lead) with 10–15 years of Oil & Gas experience to lead electrical design for Greenfield and Brownfield projects, including HV, MV, LV systems, switchyards, and protective schemes.

You will prepare SLDs, diagrams, data sheets, support procurement, mentor 7–10 engineers, ensure IEC/NEC/IEEE/ANZ standards, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders on complex refinery, LNG and petrochemical initiatives.