Senior Electrical Engineer

Worley India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Chennai, India to lead electrical design for FEED and Detailed Engineering, working with global teams on oil, gas and petrochemical projects.

The role requires 15–20 years of experience, offshore/onshore exposure, and strong communication skills. You will guide engineers, participate in audits, and support multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in Electrical Engineering Design.
• Onshore upstream and downstream (Oil and Gas, Petrochemical) experience required.
• Offshore Oil & Gas project experience preferred.
• Excellent soft skills and clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to independently guide a team of engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering design for FEED and Detailed Engineering projects.
• Lead and coordinate teams of engineers and designers on medium‑to‑large projects.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards.
• Support bid activities, checks, and reviews of discipline documents.

Skills

Electrical Engineering Design

FEED & Detailed Engineering

Power System Studies ETAP

Substation Design

Team Leadership

Vendor drawings reviews

Tools

ETAP

Job description

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About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer with Worley, you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc Shall be well versed in all Electrical Engineering Design, for both FEED and Detailed Engineering projects, with good exposure to international codes and standards.

Candidate must have extensive working experience in the following as a minimum: Single Line Diagram, Metering & Protection Diagrams, Design Basis, Specifications, Data sheets, Electrical Load List, Sizing Calculation of all Electrical Equipment, Lighting Calculation using Vendor softwares, Procurement Support by developing Inquiry Requisition, data sheets, Technical bid evaluation, Vendor drawing reviews, Substation Design, Power, Lighting, Cable routing and Earthing layouts, Cable Schedules, and all bulk MTOs. Experience in Power System Studies using ETAP would be desirable. Shall be well versed with engineering of various Electrical and Mechanical Packages. Shall be functioning as lead and be able to handle teams of engineers and designers on medium-to-large projects. Prior experience of working on ADNOC, ARAMCO, QatarEnergy, QatarEnergy LNG, and OQGN projects are added advantages. Shall be well experienced in estimation and proposals for Electrical as part of bids for onshore and offshore projects. Shall be well experienced in conducting checks and reviews of documents within the discipline, with exposure to internal and 3rd party external audits.

About You

To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes: 15-20 years of experience in Electrical Engineering Design. Onshore upstream and downstream (Oil and Gas, Petrochemical) experience is required. Offshore (Oil & Gas) project experience is preferred. Excellent soft skills are required. Good clarity in communication is required, with clarity in both written and verbal communication. Shall be able to independently guide a team of engineers and designers, with involvement in skill development, performance improvement programs and training of personnel.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard. And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here. And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Experience Level Senior Level