Engineering Lead (Electrical)

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering service provider is seeking an Engineering Lead (Electrical) in Doha. The role requires oversight of engineering activities in a major Oil & Gas project. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and at least 8 years of experience, including supervisory roles in the Oil & Gas sector. The position ensures compliance with all project standards and effective communication with contractors. This is a contract position lasting 36 months.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in Engineering roles, with 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry.
• Supervisory experience overseeing contractors/sub-contractors.
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with project, company, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical engineering activities for the Onshore project.
• Ensure compliance with project philosophies and specifications.
• Provide guidance to FEED and EPC contractors regarding technical issues.

Skills

Electrical engineering oversight

Oil & Gas knowledge

Contractor management

High Voltage transmission

Medium Voltage Distribution

Technology adoption

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Job description

We have a current opportunity for an Engineering Lead (Electrical) on a contract basis. The position will be based in Doha. For further information about this position please apply.

Position Title

Engineering Lead (Electrical)

Job Details

• Work hours per day: 5 days/week / 10 Hrs
• Work Location: Qatar Onshore
• Estimated Start Date: 1st week of February 2026
• Contract Duration: 36 Months

Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• 8 years experience in Engineering roles, including 4 years in the Oil & Gas Industry, and including 1 year experience in a supervisory or acting role, or oversight of contractor/sub-contractors/ service/ vendor personnel
• Responsible for overseeing and leading electrical engineering activities in all NFW Offplot project and in particularly dedicated to Onshore Common Lean LNG/LPG Storage and Loading Expansion Project. Position ensures all electrical engineering design requirements such as project philosophies, specifications, codes, standards and practices are in full compliance with project, company and Kahramaa requirements.
• The position shall deliver discipline results to the highest technical quality standards and provide clear guidance to the FEED and EPC contractor including facilitating resolution of technical issues such that all electrical design activities meet project objectives.
• Experience with Oil & Gas Companies, EPC contractors, subcontractors, vendors or service companies involved in the oil and gas industry.
• Experience managing contractors and third-party vendors, in several phased of the projects, preferably done a complete project from FEED to Start-up.
• Experience in technology adoption and implementation of continuous improvement.
• Experience with sour service gas and LNG facilities (for Onshore)
• Experience in High Voltage transmission and Medium Voltage Distribution
• Brownfield engineering and execution knowledge

Diversity and Inclusion

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion. As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.