Principal Electrical Engineer - Offshore

KBR Inc.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead a team in the offshore design of Substations and Transmission Systems. The ideal candidate has at least 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector and a strong understanding of electrical engineering principles. This role requires technical leadership, project management skills, and extensive knowledge of relevant industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience in offshore design of Substations and Transmission Systems is required.
• Proven leadership of teams of electrical engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electrical engineers and designers.
• Develop discipline work plans and perform electrical systems studies.
• Provide technical leadership to the project team.

Skills

Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices

Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards IEEE

Knowledge of Electrical Power Systems

Knowledge of Saudi Standards

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal Electrical Engineer - Offshore. Lead Electrical Engineer with proven extensive experience in the offshore design of Substations, Transmission and Distribution Systems in the Oil & Gas, hydrocarbon, and Infrastructure industries. Demonstrated leadership of a large team of electrical engineers and designers and experience in Conceptual, FEED, and detailed engineering of medium to large scale projects required. Minimum 15 years’ experience is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 10 to 20 electrical engineers and designers
• Develop discipline work plans
• Perform/check electrical systems studies (e.g. ETAP)
• Prepare work-hour estimates
• Develop electrical equipment sizes and specifications
• Perform/check power systems analyses
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team, including the Clients
• Responsible for design integrity of electrical scope, performance of assigned staff, on-schedule delivery of the work within budget
• Lead technical presentations to Clients and their representatives as required

Key Interactions

• Other disciplines activities
• Vendors (technical)
• Interact with the project Management
• Clients representatives

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of 15 years’ in Oil & Gas industry, hydrocarbon, petroleum refinery, offshore industries.

Key Skills & Technical Competencies

• Expert knowledge & understanding of Design practices, Construction Practices and Procedures.
• Wide knowledge of codes and industry standards IEEE, NFPA, API, IEC, ANSI/NEMA.
• Wide knowledge in Electrical Power Systems, Protection Philosophy & Protection Device Coordination.
• Knowledge of Saudi Standards and procedures will be an added advantage.