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Senior Electrical Engineer

Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · On-siteFull-TimePosted 2mo ago

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Job description

Support to Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Provide daily technical support to the Lead Electrical Engineer across all electrical activities of the EPC scope.

  • Perform first-pass review of EPC electrical deliverables before escalation to the Lead.

  • Maintain discipline tracking sheets — cable register, MCC feeder lists, load list updates, TQ logs, and interface registers.

Review Support for EPC Electrical Deliverables

Assist with review and comment preparation for EPC submissions:

  • Electrical Load List

  • Cable Schedule & Cable Routing Layouts

  • Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)

  • Equipment datasheets (motors, heaters, UPS, panels)

  • Power & control wiring diagrams

  • Interconnection diagrams

  • Earthing & bonding layouts

  • MDB/SMDB/MCC feeder details

  • Hazardous area electrical drawings

  • Highlight deviations from ADNOC standards, mismatches in loads, incorrect equipment tagging, or cable sizing issues.

Electrical Package Engineering Support (Compressors / Dryers / Receivers)

  • Review OEM electrical datasheets for motors, heaters, and control panels.

  • Assist in checking motor power requirements, starting current, and overload protection.

  • Validate OEM I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.

  • Compare EPC versus Vendor electrical interface requirements.

  • Assist in verification of MCC integration & panel-to-DCS signal routing.

Power System Study Support (Analysis Inputs & Validation)

(Not performing studies independently but providing inputs & reviewing outputs.)

Support the Lead in reviewing:

  • Load Flow Study

  • Short-Circuit Study

  • Motor Starting Analysis

  • Relay Coordination Study

  • Arc Flash Assessment

  • Earthing & Grounding Calculations

  • Confirm EPC integrates study results correctly into settings, SLDs, and equipment specs.

Hazardous Area Verification Support

Assist Lead in confirming compliance with ADNOC/IEC requirements:

  • ATEX/IECEx certification for motors, junction boxes, instruments

  • Gas group, temperature class suitability

  • Cable gland selection and termination methods

  • Earthing & bonding compliance

  • Ex-rated panel checks

I&C and Electrical Interface Coordination

Work closely with:

  • Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Lead I&C Engineer

  • Compressor/Dryer OEMs

  • EPC Electrical/I&C Teams

  • ADNOC Operations

Tasks include:

  • Preparing electrical interface registers

  • Verifying signal/logic crossovers (DCS/ESD vs MCC)

  • Supporting review of Cause & Effect relationships

  • Ensuring cable routing does not conflict with I&C, telecom, or structural elements

Support for HSE / Process Safety Workshops

Assist Lead Electrical Engineer in:

  • HAZID

  • HAZOP

  • ENVID

  • SIL/LOPA

  • SIMOPS discussion

Responsibilities:

  • Extract electrical drawings for workshops

  • Record discipline action items

  • Implement updates into SLDs/cable lists/equipment lists

  • Track all action closeouts

3D Model Review Support

  • Support model review for cable tray routing, panel locations, and hazardous area segregation.

  • Identify routing clashes, space constraints, or access issues.

  • Generate model snapshots, walkdown extracts, and markup sheets for Lead review.

  • Familiar with AVEVA (E3D/PDMS) and SP3D for basic electrical equipment modelling, cable-tray routing, clash checking, and supporting the extraction of GA drawings, cable data, IFC and MTO deliverables required for ADNOC design projects.

Construction & Pre-Commissioning Assistance

Provide OE support during installation and MC phase:

  • Review cable pulling, termination, and glanding inspection reports

  • Check compliance with torquing, insulation resistance (IR) testing, continuity testing

  • Verify MCC panel installation & feeder labelling

  • Validate earthing/bonding connections

  • Support loop checks (E&I), energization readiness & pre-startup tests

Vendor Coordination Support

Assist in coordination with:

  • Compressor/Dryer OEM

  • Switchgear/MCC vendors

  • UPS/DB vendors

  • EPC electrical installation team

  • Track submissions, clarifications, and TQ status.

As-Built & Red-Line Documentation Support

  • Update red-line markups for cable routing, panel installations, and SLD changes.

  • Support verification of EPC as-built electrical documents.

  • Ensure compliance with ADNOC drawing formats & numbering systems

  • Minimum Experience: 07-10 + Years.

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Exposure to Offshore Platforms Projects as part of the experience is preferred.

  • Familiarity with ADNOC Standards & Procedures will be an added advantage.

  • Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.

  • Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.

  • Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

  • Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.

  • Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.

  • Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.

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