Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Project

Role Overview

Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Project with KBR, supporting an exciting, high-profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for offshore development projects.

Role Purpose

Provide electrical engineering expertise during FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases of ADNOC Offshore projects. Ensure electrical systems are designed, executed, and commissioned in compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Design

• Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, studies, and design deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities.
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLD).
• Develop and review Load Lists and Load Flow Studies.
• Develop and review Short Circuit Studies.
• Develop and review Motor Starting Studies.
• Develop and review Protection Coordination Studies.
• Develop and review Power System Analysis.
• Develop and review Earthing and Lightning Protection Design.
• Develop and review Electrical Equipment Datasheets and Specifications.
• Design and review MV/LV power distribution systems.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore engineering standards, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and international industry codes.

Equipment Engineering

• Evaluate and specify Transformers.
• Evaluate and specify Switchgears.
• Evaluate and specify UPS Systems.
• Evaluate and specify Diesel Generators.
• Evaluate and specify VFDs.
• Evaluate and specify Motors.
• Evaluate and specify Lighting Systems.
• Evaluate and specify Cathodic Protection Interfaces.
• Evaluate and specify Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment.
• Participate in vendor bid evaluations and technical clarifications.

Project Execution

• Support FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, Telecommunications, and Operations.
• Review contractor and vendor documents for compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, Constructability, and Value Engineering workshops.

Offshore & Brownfield Activities

• Support offshore surveys, site visits, and shutdown activities.
• Review tie-in requirements and brownfield modifications.
• Ensure electrical system integration with existing offshore facilities.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Resolve engineering queries and technical issues arising during execution.
• Support FAT, SAT, and inspection activities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and electrical safety standards.
• Participate in risk assessments and technical safety reviews.
• Ensure all electrical designs meet hazardous area classification requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university.
• Master's Degree is an added advantage.

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent.
• Membership in IEEE, IET, or equivalent professional body.

Experience

• Minimum 12–15 years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Group companies, or major Middle East offshore projects.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
• Strong exposure to offshore platforms, wellhead towers, substations, and brownfield modifications.

Skills & Competencies

Software

• ETAP
• SKM Power Tools
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Suite

Technical Knowledge

• Power System Studies
• Hazardous Area Design
• Electrical Equipment Sizing
• Electrical Material Selection
• Earthing and Lightning Protection
• Offshore Electrical Systems
• ADNOC Engineering Standards
• IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API Standards