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J10 Consulting

The Role
 Our Large MEP Contracting Client has a new requirement for a number of well experienced Design Engineers to join their team in Dubai. Successful candidates will have a proven background as a Design Engineering specialised in protection on large scale MEP projects in the UAE and beyond having worked for recognised main or MEP contracting companies previously. This role is available for immediate joining and is a direct hire, permanent opportunity, employed by our client. Key Responsibilities: • Involves planning, coordination with interface/support department, setting up the departmental objective, value engineering, Cost control measures and Customer management. • Lead, guide and groom the team to achieve the departmental objective and customer satisfaction. • Develop process to achieve the cycle time reduction and project tracking tasks. Maintain and manage documentation as per the ISO guideline. • Interpret customer specifications, technical requirements, and standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, UL, ANSI, client-specific) to create detailed design concepts for control and protection panels. • Develop comprehensive schematic diagrams (single-line, three-line, control wiring diagrams), layout drawings, GA (General Arrangement) drawings, bill of materials (BOM), and cable schedules. • Perform component selection and sizing (breakers, relays, meters, PLCs, HMIs, communication devices, power supplies, etc.). • Design panel layouts, wiring, and busbar systems considering thermal, electrical clearance, and safety requirements. • Create detailed manufacturing drawings and documentation for the production workshop. • Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, ELCAD) proficiently for all design work. • Ensure designs comply with relevant quality, safety, and regulatory standards • Work closely with the Sales/Proposals team during the bidding phase to provide technical insights and preliminary designs. • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure designs are delivered on time and within budget. • Support the production team during the manufacturing phase, resolving any design-related queries. • Interface with vendors and suppliers for technical clarifications and component selection. • Occasionally participate in customer meetings to discuss technical requirements and design solutions. • Create and maintain standard design templates, symbol libraries, and design guidelines. • Participate in design reviews and implement feedback for optimization. • Stay updated with the latest technologies, components, and industry trends in control and protection systems. • Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency and quality • Forecast, planning, prepare schedule, follow up and be updated with design scheduling submissions and approvals required to meet customer expectations. • Work closely with project, production, quality and planning department to achieve desired result within the agreed time and cost. • Value addition to sales BOQ by optimizing the usage of components and make. • Understand customer and utility requirements
 
Requirements
 Design Engineer (Protection) Experience: • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of proven experience in designing control panels, protection panels, MCCs (Motor Control Centers), or switchgear for the manufacturing sector. • Expert-level knowledge of electrical design principles and power systems. • In-depth understanding of protection relays (overcurrent, differential, distance, etc.) and control schemes. • Strong proficiency in CAD software for electrical design (AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN is mandatory). • Familiarity with PLC systems, SCADA, and communication protocols (Modbus, IEC 61850, DNP3) is a strong advantage. • Standards Knowledge: Working knowledge of key industry standards (IEC 61439, IEC 60204, UL 508A, NEC/NFPA 70). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. • Team player with a collaborative mindset.
 
About the company
 J10 Consulting are Construction Recruitment experts in the Middle East. We help businesses and careers grow by delivering Temporary Contract & Permanent Contingency hiring solutions within Construction & Engineering in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain & Kuwait J10 Consulting provide collaborative engagement and a deep understanding of both client and candidate requirements to cover temporary and permanent requirements across a number of vertical markets within Construction & Engineering.

Design Engineer (Protection)

neo immigration consultants - fzco

Job Title: Design &amp; Estimation Engineer &ndash; Fire Safety SystemsJob Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Design &amp; Estimation Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of UAE experience in fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates, system designs, and supporting project execution.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare design layouts and shop drawings for fire protection systems (Fire Alarm, Fire Fighting, Sprinkler systems).</li><li>Review project specifications, drawings, and BOQs to prepare accurate cost estimates.</li><li>Conduct site visits and coordinate with clients/consultants for project requirements.</li><li>Prepare material submittals and ensure compliance with UAE fire safety regulations.</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers for quotations and technical approvals.</li><li>Support project team during execution with technical inputs.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of UAE experience in fire safety systems.</li><li>Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defence regulations.</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.</li><li>Good communication and coordination skills.</li></ul>Salary &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary (based on experience)</li><li>Visa, Medical Insurance, and other benefits as per UAE Labour Law</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Immediate joiners</li><li>Experience in similar fire protection companies in UAE</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED5,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Design Estimation Engineer

Contract Resources Group

Position Title: Protection &amp; Control Specialist Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - As assigned, including fragile and complex operating environmentsReports To: Program Technical Lead / Lead Substation Engineer / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe Protection &amp; Control Specialist is responsible for the design, review, coordination, testing, and commissioning support of protection, control, automation, and associated secondary systems for high-voltage and extra-high-voltage transmission and substation infrastructure. The role covers line protection, transformer protection, busbar protection, bay control, tele-protection, disturbance recording, SCADA/RTU interfaces, interlocking philosophy, settings coordination, and energization readiness.This position requires a technically strong specialist with direct experience in transmission and substation secondary systems and the ability to ensure that rehabilitated or newly installed assets are secure, selective, reliable, operable, and commissionable under utility-grade conditions.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead or support the development and review of protection philosophies and secondary system architectures for HV and EHV transmission and substation assets.&middot; Define and review protection schemes for transmission lines, transformers, busbars, feeders, shunt reactors, capacitor banks, and associated plant, as applicable.&middot; Develop or review single-line and three-line control and protection philosophies, interlocking logic, annunciation requirements, and bay control concepts.&middot; Establish coordination requirements for distance protection, differential protection, overcurrent and earth fault schemes, breaker failure protection, busbar protection, synchro-check, auto-reclose, and backup protection, as relevant to the assignment.&middot; Review relay application, settings philosophy, relay coordination studies, fault clearing logic, and selectivity requirements.&middot; Define tele-protection and communications interface requirements with telecom and OPGW teams to ensure dependable end-to-end system operation.&middot; Review RTU, substation automation system, SCADA, event logging, SOE, disturbance recording, and time synchronization requirements.&middot; Prepare or review technical specifications, cause-and-effect matrices, logic diagrams, signal lists, cable schedules, I/O lists, protection panels, marshalling interfaces, and FAT/SAT requirements.&middot; Support procurement, technical bid evaluation, vendor drawing review, settings validation, and contractor design review.&middot; Participate in factory witness testing, site testing, relay testing, loop checks, pre-commissioning, functional testing, and energization procedures.&middot; Identify and mitigate risks associated with misoperations, false trips, coordination gaps, interface failures, and incomplete commissioning.&middot; Support operational handover, as-built documentation, punch list closure, training requirements, and post-energization monitoring.&middot; Ensure that all secondary systems and protection outputs align with utility operational practice, grid code requirements where applicable, and asset safety and reliability objectives.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Power Systems, Power System Protection, Electrical Engineering, or related field.&middot; Specialized advanced training in protection systems, relay coordination, or substation automation is highly desirable.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant experience in power system protection and control engineering.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience involving 132 kV, 220 kV, 230 kV, 400 kV, 66 kV, or equivalent HV/EHV systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience in transmission and substation protection systems design, review, testing, and/or commissioning.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting live utility systems, brownfield rehabilitation, or operational asset upgrades.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; Transmission line protection schemes&middot; Transformer protection systems&middot; Busbar protection and breaker failure schemes&middot; Differential, distance, overcurrent, earth fault, and backup protection&middot; Auto-reclose, synchro-check, intertrip, and interlocking logic&middot; Protection coordination and settings philosophy&middot; Numerical relays and modern digital protection platforms&middot; Control and relay panels, bay control units, and marshalling&middot; Substation automation systems and SCADA interface requirements&middot; Disturbance recording, event logging, and SOE systems&middot; Time synchronization systems such as GPS/PTP/IRIG-B or equivalent&middot; FAT, SAT, relay testing, loop checks, and commissioning procedures&middot; Brownfield retrofits and cutover planning for existing substationsPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; National transmission system rehabilitation&middot; Emergency restoration or grid stabilization programs&middot; Brownfield substation or transmission asset rehabilitation&middot; Donor-funded, utility-funded, EPC, or owner&rsquo;s engineer assignments&middot; Cross-border interconnection schemes&middot; Operational substations requiring staged cutovers and outage coordination&middot; Fragile, post-conflict, or security-constrained environmentsRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel to field locations as required&middot; Recognized electrical safety training relevant to commissioning or substation environmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, EUR ING, or equivalent&middot; OEM relay training or equivalent protection platform certification&middot; Substation automation or IEC 61850 training&middot; Relay testing software / test set certification or advanced training&middot; OSHA, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent safety certification&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification&middot; HV switching awareness or operational safety certification is advantageousCore Competencies&middot; Protection engineering rigor&middot; Fault analysis and selectivity judgment&middot; Secondary systems integration&middot; Commissioning discipline&middot; Technical QA/QC&middot; Root-cause analysis and troubleshooting&middot; Operational reliability mindset&middot; Detail orientation&middot; Clear technical reporting&middot; Interface coordination across engineering disciplinesFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to define practical and selective protection schemes for complex HV systems&middot; Ability to identify and correct coordination risks before energization&middot; Ability to review protection logic, relay philosophies, and interface drawings in detail&middot; Ability to manage relay, panel, telecom, SCADA, and control interfaces without gaps&middot; Ability to support staged brownfield retrofits and live network cutovers&middot; Ability to witness and assess testing and commissioning results and determine technical readiness&middot; Ability to communicate clearly with utility operators, contractors, and commissioning teamsLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Protection philosophy documents&middot; Relay application and coordination inputs&middot; Protection and control design review comments&middot; Interlocking and control logic review memoranda&middot; Tele-protection interface requirements&middot; I/O lists, signal lists, and secondary system schedules&middot; FAT/SAT procedures and witness reports&middot; Commissioning checklists and functional test requirements&middot; Energization readiness assessments&middot; Post-fault or post-commissioning technical review reportsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>power system protection : 8 years (Required)</li><li>control engineering: 8 years (Required)</li><li>400 kV HV/EHV systems: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Protection & Control Specialist

Position Title: HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV) Organization: Ten X Group Work Arrangement: Full-time or project-based annual contract, subject to assignment Location: Syria - As assigned, including fragile and complex operating environments Reports To: Program Technical Lead / Substation Engineering Manager / Authorized Project ExecutivePosition SummaryThe HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV) is responsible for the technical planning, engineering, rehabilitation, upgrade, and implementation support of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The role covers substation configuration, transformer integration, switchgear systems, bus arrangements, auxiliaries, DC systems, earthing, control and protection interfaces, testing, commissioning, and handover readiness.This position requires a senior substation engineer with direct experience in brownfield and greenfield HV/EHV substations and the ability to convert technical requirements into buildable, procurement-ready, utility-grade delivery packages. The successful candidate must be capable of operating at owner&rsquo;s engineer, lender-review, EPC interface, and implementation support level.Key Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Lead technical assessment and engineering review of existing HV and EHV substations, including condition, operability, rehabilitation needs, and upgrade priorities.&middot; Develop technical recommendations on substation rehabilitation, reconfiguration, extension, or partial replacement strategies.&middot; Define and review substation layouts, busbar schemes, bay arrangements, equipment interfaces, maintainability requirements, and future expansion considerations.&middot; Prepare or review technical requirements for power transformers, autotransformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, neutral grounding systems, and associated plant.&middot; Evaluate and recommend appropriate substation technologies, including AIS, GIS, hybrid configurations, and modular solutions, as applicable to space, security, reliability, and lifecycle considerations.&middot; Define engineering requirements for station service systems, AC/DC auxiliaries, batteries and chargers, LV distribution, lighting, HVAC, fire detection and suppression, oil containment, drainage, and access control.&middot; Review or prepare earthing and lightning protection concepts, cable routing philosophy, trenching requirements, and control building interfaces.&middot; Coordinate closely with protection and control, SCADA, telecom, civil, structural, and mechanical teams to ensure full integration and operability.&middot; Support preparation of owner&rsquo;s requirements, technical specifications, bills of quantity, technical schedules, inspection and test plans, FAT/SAT criteria, and commissioning procedures.&middot; Support procurement strategy, technical bid evaluation, vendor drawing review, contractor design review, site queries, and implementation oversight.&middot; Participate in factory inspections, site acceptance processes, energization planning, snag resolution, and operational handover support.&middot; Contribute to technical risk assessments, cost inputs, phasing logic, outage planning, construction sequencing, and system restoration priorities.&middot; Ensure all engineering outputs comply with applicable international standards, utility practice, and project-specific technical and compliance requirements.Minimum Required Education&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or closely related discipline from an accredited institution.Preferred Education&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Utility Engineering, or related field.&middot; Specialized postgraduate training in substation engineering, high-voltage systems, or utility asset management is advantageous.Minimum Required Experience&middot; Minimum 8 years of directly relevant experience in HV/EHV substation engineering, rehabilitation, detailed design, implementation support, or commissioning.&middot; Minimum 5 years of experience involving 220 kV, 230 kV, 400 kV, 66 kV, or equivalent utility-scale substation systems.&middot; Demonstrated experience in brownfield substation rehabilitation and/or extension works.&middot; Demonstrated experience supporting EPC, design-build, utility, or owner&rsquo;s engineer delivery environments.Required Technical ExperienceCandidates should demonstrate substantial experience in most of the following:&middot; High-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation engineering&middot; 400/230/66 kV transformer and bay integration&middot; AIS, GIS, and hybrid switchyard configurations&middot; Circuit breakers, disconnectors, CTs, VTs/CVTs, and surge arresters&middot; Busbar arrangements and substation reliability philosophy&middot; AC and DC auxiliary systems&middot; Battery and charger systems&middot; Earthing and lightning protection systems&middot; Cable systems, terminations, and control interfaces&middot; Fire protection, oil containment, drainage, and safety systems&middot; Brownfield substation rehabilitation and outage-constrained works&middot; Factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing, and commissioning supportPreferred Sector ExperienceStrong preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:&middot; National grid rehabilitation or emergency restoration programs&middot; Post-conflict, fragile, or security-constrained environments&middot; Utility modernization or substation uprating programs&middot; Cross-border interconnection substations&middot; Multilateral, donor-funded, or lender-reviewed infrastructure projects&middot; Projects requiring coordination between legacy infrastructure and new plant installations&middot; Operational substations with staged outage and sequencing constraintsRequired Certifications / LicensesAt least one of the following is strongly preferred, and candidates with multiple credentials will be prioritized:&middot; Professional Engineer / Chartered Engineer / equivalent engineering licensure in a relevant jurisdiction&middot; Valid driver&rsquo;s license and ability to travel to project sites as required&middot; Construction or industrial safety training relevant to field engineering assignmentsPreferred Certifications&middot; Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, EUR ING, or equivalent&middot; High-voltage engineering or substation design certification/training&middot; Transformer specialist training&middot; GIS/AIS OEM training or equivalent equipment-specific training&middot; OSHA, IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent construction safety certification&middot; PMP or equivalent project management certification&middot; FIDIC contract awareness training is advantageousCore Competencies&middot; HV/EHV substation technical expertise&middot; Brownfield engineering judgment&middot; Equipment integration and interface control&middot; Testing and commissioning discipline&middot; Procurement-grade specification development&middot; Technical QA/QC&middot; Multidisciplinary coordination&middot; Operational practicality and maintainability focus&middot; Technical problem-solving under implementation constraints&middot; Clear reporting and engineering documentationFunctional Skills&middot; Ability to assess substation assets and define realistic rehabilitation interventions&middot; Ability to compare and recommend AIS, GIS, or hybrid options based on technical and commercial realities&middot; Ability to define transformer and primary plant requirements with precision&middot; Ability to coordinate civil, structural, MEP, telecom, SCADA, and P&amp;C interfaces&middot; Ability to review vendor and contractor submittals and identify technical risk early&middot; Ability to support staged construction in live substations and constrained outage environments&middot; Ability to convert engineering scope into procurement-ready package structureLanguage Requirements&middot; Professional fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.&middot; Arabic is highly desirable.&middot; Additional regional language capability is advantageous but not required.Deliverables Typically Expected&middot; Substation condition assessment reports&middot; Rehabilitation and upgrade recommendations&middot; Transformer and primary equipment technical specifications&middot; Bus configuration and substation arrangement recommendations&middot; Auxiliary systems design criteria and schedules&middot; Earthing and lightning protection criteria&middot; FAT/SAT and commissioning requirements&middot; Technical bid evaluation inputs&middot; Vendor drawing review comments&middot; Site engineering reports and handover readiness inputsJob Types: Full-time, Contract Contract length: 12 monthsAbility to commute/relocate:<ul><li>Dubai: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>HV/EHV substation engineering: 8 years (Required)</li><li>commissioning: 8 years (Required)</li><li>detailed design &amp; rehabilitation: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Preferred)</li></ul>Willingness to travel:<ul><li>75% (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

HV Substation Engineer (400/230/66 kV)

Job Title: Design &amp; Estimation Engineer &ndash; Fire Fighting SystemsJob Summary:We are seeking a skilled Design &amp; Estimation Engineer &ndash; Fire Fighting Systems with UAE experience to handle end-to-end system design and cost estimation. The ideal candidate will ensure all fire protection systems are technically accurate, cost-effective, and compliant with relevant safety codes and standards.Key Responsibilities:System Design &amp; Drafting:<ul><li>Design fire fighting systems including sprinklers, hydrants, wet/dry risers, CO₂, and foam systems</li><li>Prepare detailed layouts using AutoCAD in compliance with NFPA and UAE Fire Code</li><li>Coordinate with MEP teams for system integration</li><li>Review site conditions and client requirements for accurate design solutions</li></ul>Estimation &amp; Costing:<ul><li>Prepare BOQs and perform quantity take-offs</li><li>Estimate project costs and material requirements</li><li>Coordinate with suppliers and support procurement activities</li><li>Submit accurate and timely cost reports with risk analysis</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering</li><li>Minimum 3 years of UAE experience in fire fighting system design &amp; estimation</li><li>Strong knowledge of NFPA standards and UAE Fire Code</li><li>Experience in sprinkler systems, hydrants, fire alarms, and suppression systems</li><li>Proficiency in AutoCAD</li><li>Strong analytical and communication skills</li></ul>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Must be currently based in UAE or willing to relocate to Dubai</li><li>Immediate joiners preferred</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary package</li><li>Opportunities for career growth</li><li>Benefits as per UAE Labour Law</li></ul>How to Apply:Interested candidates can apply via Indeed or share their CV with us - 0521689602Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: AED6,000.00 - AED8,000.00 per monthApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Immediate joiner required </li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Designing in Fire safety alarms : 4 years (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Design & Estimation Engineer

Naffco

Join us as a Sales Engineer driving advanced Fire Protection Systems in the Oil &amp; Gas sector. Use your technical expertise and solution-focused selling to deliver top-tier safety and value.
 <div><div>Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and customer engagement? We are seeking a motivated Sales Engineer to champion high-quality Fire Protection Systems within the Oil &amp; Gas Industry. Join our dynamic team and drive the adoption of industry-leading safety technologies, combining your technical acumen with solution-based selling to deliver outstanding value for our clients.
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities &ndash; Fire Protection System Sales &amp; Technical Consultation in Oil &amp; Gas Sector</h4><ul>
<li>Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders at oil &amp; gas facilities, engineering firms, and contractors, understanding their fire safety and regulatory compliance needs.</li>
<li>Present, demonstrate, and promote Fire Protection Systems, including active and passive solutions, fire suppression, detection and alarm products tailored to oil &amp; gas environments.</li>
<li>Prepare technical proposals, specifications, and sales quotations, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and industry standards (including ATEX, IECEx, API, and NFPA).</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal engineering, project, and service teams to design, price and deliver complete fire protection solutions for both brownfield and greenfield oil &amp; gas projects.</li>
<li>Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, coordinating site visits, product training, and commissioning support to ensure customer satisfaction and system effectiveness.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Essential Skills &ndash; Technical Sales, Oil &amp; Gas Industry Knowledge &amp; Fire Safety Compliance</h4><ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings, P&amp;IDs, process flow diagrams, and project specifications relevant to fire protection in oil &amp; gas facilities.</li>
<li>Apply a consultative sales approach, effectively communicating technical benefits and safety advantages to both technical and commercial audiences.</li>
<li>Monitor industry trends, evolving fire safety regulations, and emerging fire protection technologies to maintain a proactive and credible market presence.</li>
<li>Negotiate contracts and commercial terms, identifying mutually beneficial solutions in collaboration with commercial and legal teams.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Technical Competence &ndash; Oil &amp; Gas Fire Protection Systems &amp; Engineering Standards</h4><ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of Fire Protection Systems, including gas and flame detection, deluge, sprinkler, foam, and inert gas suppression technologies.</li>
<li>Confidently explain product features, system architecture, and integration with control and safety shutdown systems (ESD, DCS, PLC, SCADA).</li>
<li>Assess site-specific fire risks and propose fit-for-purpose fire protection strategies that comply with UK, EU, and international regulations.</li>
<li>Assist with risk assessments, HAZOPs, SIL reviews, and functional safety documentation for client projects.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Communication &amp; Collaboration &ndash; Client Management &amp; Multidisciplinary Teamwork</h4><ul>
<li>Deliver engaging presentations and technical training to both clients and internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of fire safety awareness across projects.</li>
<li>Maintain clear, concise, and timely communication throughout the sales cycle, ensuring all commercial, technical, and delivery milestones are met.</li>
<li>Work closely with procurement, engineering, and QHSE teams to ensure seamless project handovers and proactive issue resolution.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Problem Solving &ndash; Project Delivery &amp; Customer-Centric Solutions</h4><ul>
<li>Analyse unique client requirements, providing innovative, compliant, and cost-effective fire protection solutions for onshore and offshore oil &amp; gas assets.</li>
<li>Anticipate technical or logistical challenges during project execution, leveraging resources and expertise to overcome obstacles and protect customer interests.</li>
<li>Drive process improvements by providing feedback on products, installation methods, and customer requirements to the wider business.</li>
</ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications &amp; Experience &ndash; Fire Protection &amp; Oil &amp; Gas Engineering Sales</h4><ul>
<li>Proven track record in technical sales, engineering or commercial roles within the oil &amp; gas, petrochemical, or fire safety systems sector.</li>
<li>Degree or recognised qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Fire Protection, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience is highly valued.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of oil &amp; gas industry standards for fire protection, with direct experience in specifying, selling, or supporting safety-related systems.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, adaptable to diverse audiences &ndash; from site engineers to C-level decision makers.</li>
<li>Proficient in MS Office, CRM platforms, and common project management or tendering tools.</li>
</ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Why Join Us?</h5><ul>
<li>Be part of a team devoted to advancing safety in critical industries and making a positive impact on people and assets worldwide.</li>
<li>Opportunities for ongoing training, professional growth, and cross-functional collaboration within a forward-thinking organisation.</li>
<li>Competitive remuneration and benefits package, with a focus on inclusivity, work-life balance, and long-term career progression.</li></ul></div></div>
 <div><div><div><div>Department</div>
<div>Sales Engineering
</div><div>Role</div>
<div>Sales Engineer
</div><div>Locations</div>
<div>Dubai - UAE
</div><div>Monthly salary</div>
<div>AED6,000 - AED8,000</div></div></div></div>

Sales Engineer ( Oil & Gas Industry - Fire Prot...

McDermott

<div>Job Overview:
The Senior Principal HSE Engineer is tasked with solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. They must proactively identify and solve the most complex problems that impact the management and direction of the business. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer is considered a specialist in the field of HSE Engineering, and they offer a broad base of knowledge about the Engineering function. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer impacts the direction and resource allocation of programs and projects in their discipline and works within general functional policies and industry guidelines. The Senior Principal HSE Engineer role requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop creative solutions to HSE Engineering challenges.</div>
 <div><div>Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we&rsquo;ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.
 
 
For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.</div></div>
 <div>Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards
</li><li>Develop creative and innovative solutions that are reliable and cost-effective for problems and challenges when they arise
</li><li>Apply expertise to the most complex problems
</li><li>Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements
</li><li>Develop and manage plans to achieve business objectives
</li><li>Communicate and explain highly complex ideas and anticipate potential objections, influencing outcomes
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Direct large Engineering team as a Lead Engineer on most unique and complex projects
</li><li>Lead the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard
</li><li>Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified
</li><li>Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action
</li><li>Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.
</li></ul></li><li>Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements; including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues
</li><li>Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution
</li><li>Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates; provide similar support for Variation Orders
</li><li>Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings, and to develop clash-free designs
</li><li>Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required
</li><li>Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager
</li><li>Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements
</li><li>Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications
</li><li>Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity
</li><li>Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope
</li><li>Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, and engineering meetings as required
</li><li>Provide Technical direction and review of designers producing products related to Fire Protection &amp; Safety Engineering
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures
</li><li>Assist procurement personnel in procuring Discipline equipment, materials, and services; ensuring that work produced complies with Customer objectives and procedures; procurement assistance includes preparing, reviewing, and (as Lead Engineer) approving requisitions, evaluating technical quotations, preparing queries, compiling bid tabulations and recommendations, preparing purchase requisitions, and coordinating with Procurement to expedite vendor documents, as directed by Discipline Lead Engineer
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve vendor and subcontractor submittals, checking for compliance with project specifications and providing comments as necessary
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve design verification through single-discipline check/ interdisciplinary check (IDC)
</li><li>Provide technical support to fabrication and construction queries, including identifying defect/ rectification requirements
</li><li>Keep the Discipline Manager and Project Management Team apprised of all activities and concerns, technical, budgetary, and manpower related
</li><li>Assist in providing inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Check final subcontractor and vendor data manuals to ensure that all requested data has been received and approved
</li><li>Present issues and problems to Customers promptly and assist the Lead Engineer in negotiating resolution by project and company requirements
</li><li>Perform (as required) Technical Quality Audit reviews by MDR Global Procedures
</li><li>Assist Lead Engineer with responses to Customers and other agencies (such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.) on their review and approval
</li><li>Capture lessons learned and entered them into MDR's Lessons Learned system
</li><li>Provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to other Engineers
</li><li>Supervise and guide assigned engineers and coordinate with project Lead Designers for Discipline engineering and design deliverables
</li><li>Assign personnel to analyze and design tasks based on knowledge of individual strengths and capabilities
</li><li>Monitor costs of own work processes
</li><li>Evaluate costs associated with products and solutions
</li><li>Assist in the maintenance of departmental technical guidelines and standard calculation notes
</li><li>Participate in the development and maintenance of Global Procedures, Software, and Standards
</li><li>Incorporate approved Lessons Learned into MDR Level 2 &amp; 3 engineering procedures, as applicable
</li><li>Participate in standards development committees or task groups such as API
</li><li>Assist Department Manager in identifying departmental needs including the development of personnel and technical capabilities
</li><li>Participate in McDermott forums and represent McDermott as a subject matter expert (SME)
</li><li>Provide information on employee performance to the Discipline Manager
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in interviewing job applicants
</li><li>Review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve the following:
<ul><li>Design HSE &amp; fire protection philosophies
</li><li>Safety study scope of work specifications, requisitions, TBE reports
</li><li>Safety equipment lists
</li><li>Firefighting equipment specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Lifesaving and personnel safety equipment specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Safety sign specifications and data sheets
</li><li>Firewater demand and hydraulic calculation reports using PIPENET or equivalent software
</li><li>Inputs to P&amp;ID markups for Firewater ring main system and Deluge system including providing details of interconnection with hose reels, monitors, hydrants, and deluge valves /nozzles
</li><li>Escape route and safety equipment layouts
</li><li>Safety sign layouts
</li><li>Third-party safety study reports that comply with project specifications
</li></ul></li><li>Participate and (as Lead Engineer) coordinate safety workshops (such as HAZID/HAZOP)
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve safety study close-out reports
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve FP&amp;S and relevant other disciplines' vendor data
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve technical notes on PFP rating requirements for the project based on Safety Study recommendations
</li><li>Review and (as Lead Engineer) approve inputs for FP&amp;S layouts, fire, and gas detection layouts, and cause and effect matrices
</li><li>Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve safety study action monitoring system and SEAMS register
</li><li>Participate in 3D model reviews as necessary
</li><li>When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:
<ul><li>Act as project-based discipline focal point of contact in communications and meetings with Customer counterparts
</li><li>Ensure substantive communications are documented
</li><li>Prepare bids and projects discipline engineering budget and execution plans, updating as required
</li><li>Identify project staff needs based on knowledge of individual engineers&rsquo; skill sets and provide requests to the Discipline manager
</li><li>Plan, organize, and assign tasks, responsibilities, and manhour budgets to the discipline team, and verify tasks are completed within budgets
</li><li>Plan Discipline Level 4 detail deliverable schedule/ register compliant with the overall execution plan
</li><li>Prepare working forecasts identifying change management plans, corrective action, and real-time schedule
</li><li>Provide Discipline inputs for actual, planning, and forecasting progress reports including associated productivity
</li><li>Alert the project team, if any deviation from the scope or a need for a change order
</li><li>Review and approve requisitions, technical quotation evaluations and queries, compiled bid tabulations and recommendations, and purchase requisitions; and coordinate with Procurement to expedite vendor documents as required
</li><li>Lead the Discipline team during project audits (internal, Customer, and third-party technical audits) and Design Reviews
</li><li>Review comments from Customers &amp; other agencies on documents and drawings produced by the team, and resolve and give guidance on their update and incorporation
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and manpower planning
</li><li>Anticipate project engineering needs and plan accordingly
</li><li>Coordinate with vendor for discipline-managed/procured items
</li><li>Assist the Discipline manager and Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager in the Performance Evaluation of project team members
 </li></ul></li></ul>Reports to Project: Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager or Project Manager, Function: Supervising Department
 
Manager
 
Liaise with: All Engineering disciplines, Fabrication Group, Safety Dept, Project Management Team, Document Control,
 
Project Planner, Project Cost Controller, QC, Certification Group, Procurement Group, Subcontractors and Vendors, and
 
Customers
 
Supervises: Senior Engineers and Engineers</div>
 <div>Essential Qualifications and Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree or Master&rsquo;s Degree in Engineering
</li><li>20+ years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design
</li><li>Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of professional engineering society as applicable
</li><li>Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content, and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable to offshore
</li><li>Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills
</li><li>Recognized across the company as a key leader, highly innovative designer, or highly skilled analyst
</li><li>Recognized as having good communication and presentation skills (e.g., published technical papers are written, actively participates in conferences and/or seminars, and/or is a capable presenter of design solutions or topics at &quot;lunch and learns&quot;; etc.)
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