Lead Electrical Engineer

Job description / Role

Job role

To lead and manage all electrical engineering activities for the IA/PA Upgrade Project across multiple USSC platforms. This includes power distribution design, LV switchboard/MCC modifications, motor feeder integration, interface management, and ensuring safe and compliant electrical systems.

The engineer will work closely with the engineering subcontractor, OEMs, vendors, ADNOC Offshore Engineering & Operations, and support site execution when needed.

Key responsibilities (project-specific)

• Develop and review SLDs, load lists, cable sizing, earthing, lighting tray routing.
• Design and modify 415V switchboards/MCCs at CSP-1, NGTP, and TAE.
• Replace old feeders and add new motor feeders for compressors, dryers, and auxiliary systems.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore Electrical Design Guidelines.

• Ensure proper electrical supply and motor starting methods (DOL, VSD, Soft Starter).
• Define protection settings, interlocks, alarms, and shutdown logic.
• Coordinate closely with process and control teams for duty/standby logic.
• Validate vendor power requirements and control interface with DCS, ESD.

• Review and approve all electrical deliverables.
• Provide ADNOC Offshore standards and guidance to subcontractor.
• Track engineering progress and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure section SOW deliverables are completed on time.

Work directly with:

• Compressor package OEM (e.g. Atlas Copco)
• Dryer/Receiver OEMs
• MCC / Switchgear OEM
• Control system OEMs (ABB DCS, Rockwell ESD, GE Fanuc/Emerson F&G, PMS, ECMS)

Key activities:

• Review datasheets, GA drawings, and power requirements.
• Validate interface wiring diagrams, control logic, and interlocks.
• Participate in FAT/SAT and vendor technical meetings.
• Coordinate vendor support during installation and commissioning.

• Coordinate with other EPC projects (LTDP-1 Load Migration, Control Upgrades).
• Align with ADNOC Offshore Operations for shutdown and tie-in planning.
• Manage electrical interfaces with DCS, ESD, F&G, PMS, ECMS.
• Maintain and update Interface Register / OMI Register.

Review/perform:

• Load flow analysis
• Short circuit calculations
• Motor starting studies
• Protection coordination
• Relay setting validation

Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore electrical safety rules and IEC/NEC standards.

• Provide electrical support during cable pulling, termination, panel modifications.
• Review method statements, PTW isolation plans.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning of electrical systems and compressors.
• Troubleshoot site issues and coordinate with ADNOC Offshore operations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

ADNOC Offshore approval or eligibility.

Additional information

15 years or more in electrical engineering for EPC Oil & Gas projects.

Minimum 5 years in ADNOC Offshore projects.

Strong experience in:

• 415V LV power distribution & MCCs
• Motor feeders & protection systems
• Switchboard modifications in live facilities
• Compressor/utility package integration
• Proven track record working with OEMs, vendors, and engineering subcontractors.

Control & Automation Systems:

• ABB DCS (800xA)
• Rockwell Automation ESD
• GE Fanuc / Emerson F&G systems
• PMS (Power Management System)
• ECMS (Electrical Control & Monitoring System)
• PLC/SCADA-based compressor control panels (e.g. Atlas Copco UCP)

Electrical System Study Tools:

• ETAP / SKM: Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Protection Coordination
• Relay protection setting tools (SEL, ABB, Schneider, GE, etc.)

Engineering & Design Tools:

• AutoCAD / MicroStation / EPLAN (electrical drawings)
• Cable sizing & voltage drop calculation tools

Project & Document Tools:

• ADNOC PMS/ECMS submission platforms
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• MS Project / Primavera (schedule understanding)
• Basic SAP / Maximo awareness (asset handover)

• Detail-oriented and technically strong
• Proactive and accountable
• Confident communicator (with ADNOC & OEMs)
• Team player with leadership mindset
• Calm under pressure and deadline-driven

Remote work

No

Employment type

Full-time