Senior E&l Engineer

Brunel GmbH; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 114,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to lead E&I activities on an Abu Dhabi project on a contract basis. You will oversee engineering deliverables, ensure compliance with project specifications and industry codes, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to drive robust execution.

The role requires 14+ years of GCC experience, familiarity with EPC/EPIC projects in oil & gas, and strong knowledge of international EI standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14+ years of GCC work experience is mandatory.
• Experience with EPC/EPIC projects in upstream, midstream, or downstream oil & gas facilities.
• Experience working with major oil & gas operators/clients such as ADNOC Group is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of international EI standards and engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Electrical & Instrumentation engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and ensure compliance of deliverables with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, datasheets, calculations, layouts, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and related engineering documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, Commissioning, Vendors, and Subcontractors to resolve technical and execution-related issues.
• Support preparation and review of MTOs, BOQs, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and vendor documentation.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely issuance and approval of required deliverables.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs, site technical issues, and design changes.
• Ensure proper coordination of instrumentation systems, control systems, electrical equipment, cables, earthing, lighting, and related EI installations.

Skills

GCC experience

E&I standards

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

Professional certification/registration

Job description

We are partnering with our client in the oil and gas sector, who is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi on a contract basis. This is a key role leading E&I engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high technical standards, robust execution, and full compliance with specifications and industry codes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate Electrical & Instrumentation engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Review electrical and instrumentation drawings, specifications, datasheets, calculations, layouts, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and related engineering documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, Commissioning, Vendors, and Subcontractors to resolve technical and execution-related issues.
• Support preparation and review of MTOs, BOQs, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and vendor documentation.
• Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely issuance and approval of required deliverables.
• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs, site technical issues, and design changes.
• Ensure proper coordination of instrumentation systems, control systems, electrical equipment, cables, earthing, lighting, and related E&l installations.

Essential skills and knowledge

• Minimum 14+Years of relevant years of GCC work experience is mandatory.
• Professional engineering certification or relevant professional registration is advantageous.
• Experience with EPC/EPIC projects, preferably in upstream, midstream or downstream oil & gas facilities.
• Experience working with major oil & gas operators/clients such as ADNOC Group companies is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of international E&l standards and engineering practices.

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