Title:
Senior Electrical Engineer
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Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Offshore FEED Project
KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based in client office.
Job Purpose
The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical engineering deliverables during the FEED phase of offshore oil & gas projects under Client PMC. The role ensures electrical system design integrity, compliance with ADNOC standards, and seamless integration with offshore facilities while maintaining safety, reliability, and operability.
Key Responsibilities
FEED Engineering & Design
Review and oversee FEED design for electrical systems including:
Power generation (gas turbines, generators)
Power distribution (HV/MV/LV systems)
Substations, switchgear, transformers
UPS, battery systems, and emergency power systems
Ensure design complies with Client standards, specifications, and project requirements.
Validate electrical load lists, single line diagrams (SLDs), and system studies.
PMC Oversight & Contractor Management
Review and approve EPC contractor FEED deliverables, calculations, and specifications.
Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to Client procedures and quality standards.
Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor reviews (FAT/SAT where applicable).
Provide guidance and resolve technical issues during FEED execution.
Power System Studies & Analysis
Review and validate:
Load flow analysis
Short circuit and fault level analysis
Motor starting studies
Harmonic analysis and transient studies
Ensure system reliability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in line with project requirements.
Electrical Equipment & Systems
Review specifications and selection of:
HV/MV/LV switchgear and transformers
Cables and cable routing systems
Lighting systems (including hazardous area lighting)
Earthing and lightning protection systems
Ensure compliance with Hazardous Area Classification (Zone 0, 1, 2) and Ex requirements.
Interface & Multidisciplinary Coordination
Coordinate with process, instrumentation, telecom, mechanical, and structural teams.
Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with offshore platforms, wellheads, and subsea interfaces.
Support interface management between offshore facilities and onshore power systems where required.
HSE & Risk Management
Ensure electrical designs comply with HSE, fire & gas, and emergency shutdown (ESD) requirements.
Support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and electrical safety reviews.
Promote inherently safe and reliable electrical system design (ALARP principles).
Installation & Constructability
Review constructability aspects related to installation, cable routing, and equipment layout.
Assess offshore installation challenges and ensure practical design solutions.
Support pre-commissioning and commissioning philosophies for electrical systems.
Documentation & Reporting
Review and approve key FEED deliverables, including:
Electrical design basis and philosophies
Equipment datasheets and specifications
Cable schedules and routing drawings
Maintain technical documentation, action tracking, and compliance registers.
Provide regular updates to Client PMC management.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Master’s degree is an advantage
Technical Expertise
Strong knowledge of:
Offshore power systems and electrical infrastructure
ADNOC standards and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API)
Hazardous area classification and explosion-proof systems
Experience with electrical system simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT)
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills
Excellent design review and analytical capabilities
Effective contractor and stakeholder management
Strong understanding of offshore FEED and PMC processes
High attention to detail and risk mitigation mindset
Experience
Minimum Overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects.
12–15+ years of experience in electrical engineering within oil & gas
Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.