Electrical Design Engineer

Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Sector: Oil & Gas
Experience: Minimum 8+ Years
Industry: Engineering Consultancy
Project Location: GCC
Availability: Immediate Joiners Preferred

Job Description

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, review, and coordination of electrical systems for Oil & Gas projects, ensuring compliance with international standards, client specifications, and GCC authority requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs for Oil & Gas facilities including substations, process plants, utilities, and offsite facilities.
• Prepare concept, FEED, detailed design, and IFC electrical drawings and documents.
• Design and calculate LV, MV, and HV systems including power distribution, lighting, earthing, lightning protection, and cathodic protection interfaces.
• Perform load calculations, short circuit analysis, voltage drop, motor starting, and protection coordination studies.
• Prepare single line diagrams, cable schedules, cable routing layouts, and equipment layouts.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, NEC, and relevant GCC authority standards.
• Review vendor drawings, datasheets, and technical submittals for compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, and HSE disciplines.
• Support HAZOP, SIL, and other safety and design review workshops.
• Respond to technical queries, RFIs, and support construction-stage engineering.
• Assist in authority submissions and address comments from clients and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with consultancy quality procedures and project schedules.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 8+ years of electrical design experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Proven experience working on GCC projects with engineering consultancies.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV/HV systems and Oil & Gas design practices.
• Proficiency in electrical design software (ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD; familiarity with SmartPlant, AVEVA, or BIM tools is an advantage.
• Solid understanding of hazardous area classification and explosion-proof equipment.
• Good knowledge of international codes and standards applicable to Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight project deadlines.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• what is your notice period ?

Experience:

• Electrical Design Engineer : 7 years (Required)
• Oil and Gas: 5 years (Required)
• ADNOC Project : 2 years (Required)