LEAD ELECTRICAL ENGINEER - OIL AND GAS

Position : Lead Electrical Engineer – Oil & Gas (Brownfield Projects)

Location: Doha, Qatar
Salary: QAR 20,000 (All-Inclusive Package)
Working Days/Hours: 6 days per week, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contract Duration: 24 Months (Extendable)

About the Role

Our client, a leading engineering consultancy/EPC company in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee multidisciplinary electrical engineering works for both onshore and offshore brownfield projects. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams of Senior Engineers, Engineers, and Designers while ensuring compliance with quality, productivity, and budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Sr. Engineers, Engineers, and Designers in the Electrical discipline.
• Approve and manage all technical aspects of electrical engineering scope for assigned projects.
• Plan, schedule, and control discipline work with respect to quality, productivity, and budget.
• Ensure technical accuracy, scope management, and compliance with local and international standards.
• Provide expert technical guidance, advice, and judgment on engineering challenges.
• Manage hours and material budgets for assigned team(s) and scope of work.
• Oversee multidisciplinary packages including cathodic protection, subsea cable design, and other specialized systems.
• Review and approve design deliverables, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines, construction, and commissioning teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc. Eng.) or equivalent in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 15–20 years of relevant professional experience in Oil & Gas (offshore & onshore), EPC, or consultancy roles.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in brownfield modifications of oil & gas or similar facilities (offshore experience mandatory).
• At least 5 years in a Lead/Supervisory role supervising electrical engineering teams.
• Strong familiarity with IEC, NFPA, Shell DEPs, and other local/international standards.
• GRADE A Certification from MMUP (Qatar) is an advantage.
• Proficiency with industry tools/software such as Smart Plant Electrical, ETAP, PSCAD.
• Strong knowledge of upstream and downstream Oil & Gas/petrochemical operating principles.
• Experience in site construction and commissioning is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong technical judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry codes, standards, and engineering practices.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-class Oil & Gas project in Qatar. The role offers a long-term contract, competitive all-inclusive salary, and the chance to work on technically challenging and high-profile brownfield projects.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply with their updated CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that applicants should answer the pre-screening questions to be considered for this position

THOSE WHO CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY SHOULD APPLY. REGRETTABLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to QAR20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 10+ years of experience in brownfield modifications within the Oil & Gas industry, including offshore projects?
• Have you worked at least 5 years in a supervisory/Lead Electrical Engineer role, guiding engineers and designers?
• Do you hold or are you eligible for GRADE A Certification from MMUP (Qatar)?
• roficiency with industry tools/software such as Smart Plant Electrical, ETAP, PSCAD.
• Are you immediately available to join in Doha, Qatar, for a 24-month extendable contract?
• Are you willing to accept the all-inclusive salary package of QAR 20,000 for this role?