Specialist Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Specialist Electrical Engineer will provide expert technical guidance and engineering assurance for electrical systems on a major ADNOC offshore project, working closely with the EPC contractor and integrated project team.

Key responsibilities

• Review and monitor EPC contractor electrical engineering activities to ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, codes, and project specifications.
• Perform technical reviews of design documents such as single line diagrams, load lists, equipment datasheets, calculations, cable schedules, and earthing layouts.
• Provide specialist input for equipment selection, resolve technical queries, and coordinate electrical interfaces with other disciplines.
• Support construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning and start‑up phases, and ensure engineering integrity throughout execution.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in electrical engineering within the oil & gas/energy sector, especially offshore facilities.
• Proven track record reviewing EPC contractor designs and delivering projects that meet ADNOC offshore standards.
• Strong multidisciplinary coordination and problem‑solving skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

Required skills

• HV/MV/LV power distribution systems
• Generators, transformers, and switchgear
• Motor control centres (MCC) and variable frequency drives (VFD)
• UPS, DC systems, battery and charger systems
• Protection and control systems, power and control cables
• Earthing/grounding, lightning protection, and lighting systems
• Electrical heat tracing and hazardous‑area electrical systems