Electrical Enginer

KBR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Singapore to develop and oversee electrical deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities, including platforms and FPSOs. You will perform power system studies, review design bases, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant offshore solutions.

With 8–12 years in the field, you will guide design reviews, support offshore surveys, and lead electrical design across FEED through commissioning, ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 8–12 years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Offshore.
• 5+ years in offshore platform projects (FEED/EPC).
• Experience in offshore power generation and distribution design.
• Knowledge of offshore equipment and electrical studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical engineering deliverables for offshore facilities.
• Prepare and review electrical design basis, philosophies, specifications, and reports.
• Perform electrical studies: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, protection coordination, harmonics, arc flash.
• Support single line diagrams, layouts, cable routing, schedules, equipment arrangements.
• Design and review MV/LV power generation and distribution systems.
• Specify electrical equipment: generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, VFDs, UPS, batteries, lighting.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, piping, structural, telecom teams.
• Support offshore surveys, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP, model reviews, constructability reviews.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Offshore experience

ETAP/SKM/EasyPower

HV/LV power systems

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

MS Excel

Job description

Singapore, Singapore

Full time

R2131743

Title

Electrical Enginer

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute electrical engineering deliverables for offshore oil & gas facilities, including fixed platforms, wellhead platforms, central processing platforms, FPSOs, and associated infrastructure.




• Prepare and review electrical design basis, philosophies, specifications, datasheets, calculations, and engineering reports.




• Perform electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, and arc flash assessments.




• Support development of single line diagrams, electrical layouts, cable routing, cable schedules, and equipment arrangements.




• Design and review medium-voltage and low-voltage power generation and distribution systems.




• Support selection and specification of electrical equipment including generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), UPS systems, batteries, and lighting systems.




• Ensure compliance with client requirements, applicable international standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements.




• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including process, mechanical, instrumentation, piping, structural, and telecommunications disciplines.




• Support offshore surveys, construction activities, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities as required.




• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, model reviews, and constructability reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.




• Minimum 8-12 years of electrical engineering experience in the Oil & Gas, Energy, or Offshore Industry.




• Minimum 5 years of experience in offshore platform projects, including FEED and EPC phases.




• Experience in design and engineering of offshore power generation and distribution systems.




• Working knowledge of electrical equipment including: Generators, Transformers, MV/LV Switchgear, Motors and Motor Control Centers (MCCs), UPS and Battery Systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), Lighting and Small Power Systems, Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems




• Experience performing electrical studies using industry-standard software such as ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or equivalent.




• Familiarity with hazardous area classification and equipment selection for offshore facilities.




• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, NORSOK, and relevant offshore industry standards.




• Strong understanding of engineering workflows from FEED through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.




• Effective communication and coordination skills in a multidisciplinary project environment.

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