Senior Electrical Engineer

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The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree is an advantage

• 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)

• 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

• 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.