E&I ENGINEER (PROCUREMENT SUPPORT)

Duncan & Ross Consulting; رأس الخير; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced E&I Engineer (Procurement Support) for marine and shipbuilding projects. You will provide engineering support to E&I procurement, review specs, vendor documentation, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure equipment meets project requirements and marine standards.

The role involves evaluating offers, preparing requisitions, and ensuring compatibility with vessel power distribution and control systems. 5–10 years in E&I procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in E&I procurement engineering or electrical/instrumentation engineering in marine projects.
• Experience reviewing specifications, vendor quotations, and supplier documentation.
• Familiarity with marine classification society requirements and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for E&I procurement on marine, shipyard, and offshore vessel projects.
• Review equipment lists, requisitions, datasheets, and procurement requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement teams, manufacturers, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Conduct TBEs, prepare technical comparison sheets, and assess supplier compliance.
• Review vendor drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation documentation for project fit.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Vendor coordination

Technical bid evaluations

Documentation management

Procurement project experience

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation/Electronics Engineering

Tools

AVEVA Marine

Job description

We are seeking an experienced E&I Engineer (Procurement Support) with 5-10 years of experience in marine and shipbuilding projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing engineering support to Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) procurement activities, reviewing technical specifications and vendor documentation, evaluating supplier offers, coordinating with equipment manufacturers, and ensuring that procured electrical and instrumentation equipment, materials, and systems meet project requirements, technical specifications, and applicable marine standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide engineering and technical support for Electrical and Instrumentation procurement activities in marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, and offshore vessel projects.
• Review project specifications, electrical and instrumentation equipment lists, material requisitions, and procurement requirements to identify suitable equipment and suppliers.
• Prepare and review technical requisitions, equipment specifications, datasheets, and other procurement-related engineering documents.
• Support procurement of electrical and instrumentation equipment, including switchboards, distribution panels, transformers, motors, generators, lighting fixtures, cables, cable trays, junction boxes, instruments, sensors, control panels, and associated accessories.
• Review vendor quotations, technical proposals, and compliance statements to ensure alignment with project specifications and technical requirements.
• Conduct technical bid evaluations (TBEs) and prepare technical comparison sheets for electrical and instrumentation equipment and materials.
• Coordinate with procurement teams, electrical and instrumentation engineers, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers to clarify technical requirements and resolve queries.
• Review vendor drawings, equipment datasheets, wiring diagrams, cable requirements, termination details, and installation documentation for compliance with project requirements.
• Verify equipment ratings, power requirements, voltage levels, protection ratings, hazardous area classifications, material specifications, and environmental suitability, where applicable.
• Ensure compatibility of procured E&I equipment with vessel arrangements, power distribution systems, control systems, cable routing, and other engineering interfaces.
• Support the preparation and review of purchase requisitions, material requisitions, technical specifications, and procurement packages.
• Review vendor deviations, technical exceptions, and proposed alternative equipment or materials and coordinate with the engineering team for technical assessment and approval.
• Monitor vendor document submissions and coordinate technical reviews to ensure timely approval and compliance with project schedules.
• Respond to technical queries from suppliers and procurement teams and coordinate with relevant engineering disciplines to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable marine classification society requirements, IEC standards, hazardous area requirements, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Maintain procurement engineering records, technical bid evaluation documents, vendor data, equipment registers, and related technical documentation.
• Support inspection, testing, and equipment delivery coordination by ensuring that technical and documentation requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinate with Hull Structure, Machinery Outfitting, Piping, HVAC, and other engineering disciplines to address procurement-related technical issues and interface requirements.
• Support construction and production teams in resolving technical issues related to equipment suitability, installation requirements, cable interfaces, and vendor documentation.
• Ensure procurement engineering deliverables are completed within agreed project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in E&I procurement engineering, technical procurement support, or electrical and instrumentation engineering within marine, shipbuilding, shipyard, or offshore vessel projects.
• Hands-on experience supporting procurement of marine electrical and instrumentation equipment, materials, and associated components.
• Strong experience reviewing technical specifications, equipment datasheets, vendor quotations, technical proposals, and supplier documentation.
• Experience conducting technical bid evaluations (TBEs), preparing technical comparison sheets, and assessing supplier compliance against project requirements.
• Good understanding of marine electrical systems, power distribution, generators, transformers, switchboards, motors, lighting, cables, and instrumentation equipment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, instrument datasheets, vendor drawings, and technical specifications.
• Experience coordinating with procurement teams, engineering disciplines, suppliers, and manufacturers to resolve technical queries and discrepancies.
• Familiarity with marine classification society requirements, applicable IEC standards, hazardous area requirements, and shipbuilding project specifications.
• Understanding of interfaces between electrical systems, instrumentation, control systems, machinery, piping, and other marine outfitting disciplines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience maintaining procurement documentation, vendor data registers, and technical evaluation records.
• Experience with marine engineering or shipbuilding design software, preferably AVEVA Marine / Hull & Outfitting or equivalent, is an advantage.
• Experience in new-build shipbuilding projects, offshore vessels, FPSOs, or similar marine engineering projects is preferred.
• Exposure to international shipyards, marine EPC contractors, or multidisciplinary engineering environments is preferred.
• Strong technical evaluation, analytical, documentation, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-driven engineering and procurement environment.