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Senior Electrical Engineer
Ghobash Group · Abu Dhabi
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Job description
Support to Lead Electrical Engineer
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Provide daily technical support to the Lead Electrical Engineer across all electrical activities of the EPC scope.
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Perform first-pass review of EPC electrical deliverables before escalation to the Lead.
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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:
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Electrical Load List
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Cable Schedule & Cable Routing Layouts
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Electrical Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
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Equipment datasheets (motors, heaters, UPS, panels)
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Power & control wiring diagrams
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Interconnection diagrams
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Earthing & bonding layouts
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MDB/SMDB/MCC feeder details
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Hazardous area electrical drawings
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Highlight deviations from ADNOC standards, mismatches in loads, incorrect equipment tagging, or cable sizing issues.
Electrical Package Engineering Support (Compressors / Dryers / Receivers)
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Review OEM electrical datasheets for motors, heaters, and control panels.
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Assist in checking motor power requirements, starting current, and overload protection.
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Validate OEM I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and terminal plans.
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Compare EPC versus Vendor electrical interface requirements.
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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:
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Load Flow Study
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Short-Circuit Study
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Motor Starting Analysis
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Relay Coordination Study
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Arc Flash Assessment
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Earthing & Grounding Calculations
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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:
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ATEX/IECEx certification for motors, junction boxes, instruments
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Gas group, temperature class suitability
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Cable gland selection and termination methods
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Earthing & bonding compliance
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Ex-rated panel checks
I&C and Electrical Interface Coordination
Work closely with:
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Lead Electrical Engineer
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Lead I&C Engineer
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Compressor/Dryer OEMs
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EPC Electrical/I&C Teams
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ADNOC Operations
Tasks include:
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Preparing electrical interface registers
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Verifying signal/logic crossovers (DCS/ESD vs MCC)
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Supporting review of Cause & Effect relationships
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Ensuring cable routing does not conflict with I&C, telecom, or structural elements
Support for HSE / Process Safety Workshops
Assist Lead Electrical Engineer in:
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HAZID
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HAZOP
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ENVID
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SIL/LOPA
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SIMOPS discussion
Responsibilities:
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Extract electrical drawings for workshops
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Record discipline action items
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Implement updates into SLDs/cable lists/equipment lists
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Track all action closeouts
3D Model Review Support
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Support model review for cable tray routing, panel locations, and hazardous area segregation.
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Identify routing clashes, space constraints, or access issues.
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Generate model snapshots, walkdown extracts, and markup sheets for Lead review.
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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:
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Review cable pulling, termination, and glanding inspection reports
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Check compliance with torquing, insulation resistance (IR) testing, continuity testing
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Verify MCC panel installation & feeder labelling
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Validate earthing/bonding connections
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Support loop checks (E&I), energization readiness & pre-startup tests
Vendor Coordination Support
Assist in coordination with:
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Compressor/Dryer OEM
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Switchgear/MCC vendors
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UPS/DB vendors
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EPC electrical installation team
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Track submissions, clarifications, and TQ status.
As-Built & Red-Line Documentation Support
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Update red-line markups for cable routing, panel installations, and SLD changes.
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Support verification of EPC as-built electrical documents.
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Ensure compliance with ADNOC drawing formats & numbering systems
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Minimum Experience: 07-10 + Years.
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Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
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Exposure to Offshore Platforms Projects as part of the experience is preferred.
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Familiarity with ADNOC Standards & Procedures will be an added advantage.
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Strong willingness to learn and adapt to a dynamic project environment.
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Attention to detail with a commitment to quality and safety.
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Effective communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
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Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and manage time effectively.
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Willingness to work on-site at various ADNOC project locations in Abu Dhabi.
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Flexibility to work in shifts and extended hours as project demands require.
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