Sr. Power Electrical Enginer

1032 Kellogg Brown & Root Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Power Electrical Engineer to lead offshore electrical engineering efforts for oil and gas projects. The role involves technical leadership across FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, commissioning and startup, with focus on power generation, MV/LV distribution, and safety.

You will interface with clients, vendors, and construction teams to ensure design integrity. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years of offshore EE experience, strong leadership, and expertise in electrical power

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• 8+ years supporting offshore platform FEED/detailed engineering/EPC/commissioning/start-up.
• Lead Electrical Engineer/Senior Electrical Engineer on major offshore developments.
• Experience with offshore electrical power systems and relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer for offshore oil & gas projects and provide technical leadership across all project phases.
• Lead development and review of electrical engineering design philosophies, specifications, calculations, and technical deliverables.
• Act as technical authority for electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution on offshore facilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Offshore electrical power systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Title: Sr. Power Electrical Enginer

Responsibilities: Serve as Lead or Senior Electrical Engineer for offshore oil & gas projects and provide technical leadership across all project phases. Lead development and review of electrical engineering design philosophies, specifications, calculations, and technical deliverables. Act as technical authority for electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution systems on offshore facilities. Manage and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities during FEED, detailed engineering, EPC execution, commissioning, and start-up. Lead power system studies including load flow, short circuit, transient motor starting, protection coordination, harmonic analysis, and arc flash studies. Provide oversight and technical guidance for design of: Offshore power generation systems, MV/LV distribution systems, Emergency power systems, UPS and battery systems, Earthing and lightning protection systems, Hazardous area electrical installations. Interface directly with clients, licensors, vendors, fabrication yards, and construction teams on technical matters. Review and approve vendor packages, technical bid evaluations, and equipment selections. Lead electrical design reviews, safety reviews, constructability workshops, and troubleshooting efforts. Support offshore site surveys, brownfield assessments, commissioning, start-up, and operational readiness activities. Mentor junior and intermediate electrical engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Minimum 15+ years of electrical engineering experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy Industry. Minimum 8+ years of experience supporting offshore platform projects in FEED, detailed engineering, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases. Demonstrated experience as Lead Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer on major offshore developments. Extensive experience with offshore electrical power systems including: Gas turbine and diesel generator systems, Medium-voltage and low-voltage distribution networks, Emergency power generation, Motor control systems, HV/MV/LV switchgear, UPS and battery systems, Earthing and lightning protection. Strong expertise in electrical power system studies and engineering software such as ETAP, SKM, or equivalent. In-depth understanding of hazardous area design requirements and offshore electrical installation practices. Working knowledge of international design standards including IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, NORSOK, and client engineering specifications. Proven experience supporting brownfield modifications, tie-ins, debottlenecking, and revamp projects on operating offshore facilities. Demonstrated capability in technical leadership, project coordination, and multidisciplinary engineering management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and mentoring skills.

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