Senior Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

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Job description

Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
Project: ROO EPCm
Work week: 6 days work, 1 day off
Location: Basra
Nationality: Iraq

Job purpose

The Senior Electrical Engineer will play a key role in the FEED and detail design, onshore, and brownfield activities in Iraq, overseeing electrical engineering aspects and ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

Job responsibilities

• Manage and handle detail design and engineering activities for the project.
• Develop electrical specifications, datasheets, calculations, and drawings in compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Review and approve electrical design, plans, and layouts.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and client to ensure the integration of electrical systems into the overall project design.
• Support construction by providing constructability input during design.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Attend site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with electrical codes and standards, if required.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Participate in project meetings and forums to address electrical engineering related issues.
• Perform technical bid evaluation and vendor document review.

Functional responsibilities

• Oversee the design, installation, and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets for electrical engineering activities.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and technological advancements in electrical engineering.

Technical skills

• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools.
• Strong knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience in designing and implementing electrical systems for oil and gas projects.

Soft skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Relevant experience (10 years) in electrical engineering for projects in the oil and gas industry.

Work environment

The Senior Electrical Engineer will work in a fast-paced and dynamic project environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality engineering solutions for the ROO EPCM project in Basra, Iraq.

About the Company

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 28,000 people performing diverse, complex and mission critical roles in 34 countries.

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