Senior Electrical Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Electrical Engineer at Wood PLC, providing electrical engineering expertise and technical oversight within the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for ADNOC oil and gas projects.

Company Overview

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is a market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, and decarbonization and electrification markets. The business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies globally, with experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

Role Purpose

Provide electrical engineering expertise and technical oversight to ensure that all electrical engineering activities performed by EPC contractors comply with ADNOC standards, project specifications, applicable international codes, and industry best practices. Support project execution throughout FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases while ensuring safety, quality, cost efficiency, and schedule adherence.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Management & Technical Review

• Review and approve electrical engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and engineering consultants.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, UAE regulations, and international codes such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and BS standards.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations on electrical engineering matters.
• Support multidisciplinary engineering reviews and resolve technical interface issues.
• Participate in design reviews, value engineering studies, and constructability assessments.

Electrical Design Oversight

• Review and monitor electrical system designs, including power generation and distribution systems.
• Oversee High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) systems.
• Review substations, switchgear, transformers, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Evaluate UPS systems and battery systems.
• Monitor electrical load calculations and load flow studies.
• Review short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Assess earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Monitor hazardous area electrical installations.
• Review lighting systems and small power distribution.
• Ensure electrical designs meet operational, reliability, maintainability, and safety requirements.

Contractor Engineering Management

• Monitor EPC contractor engineering performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Review technical queries, design deviations, concessions, and engineering change requests.
• Evaluate contractor proposals and recommend optimal engineering solutions.
• Participate in technical clarification meetings and design workshops.
• Ensure timely resolution of engineering issues affecting project schedules.

Procurement & Vendor Package Support

• Review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, and procurement documents.
• Evaluate vendor offers and conduct technical bid evaluations.
• Review vendor drawings and documents for major electrical equipment.
• Ensure vendor packages comply with project and ADNOC requirements.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FATs) and vendor inspections when required.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Review construction methodologies and electrical installation procedures.
• Support resolution of site technical issues and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Participate in site inspections, pre-commissioning activities, and system handovers.
• Ensure electrical systems are commissioned safely and in accordance with project requirements.

Interface & Coordination Management

• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, civil, instrumentation, telecom, and operations disciplines.
• Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with other project systems.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and engineering reviews.
• Support effective management of interfaces between ADNOC, PMC, EPC contractors, and vendors.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project quality standards.
• Participate in technical audits, design reviews, and quality assessments.
• Verify implementation of project specifications and lessons learned.
• Monitor closure of engineering comments and audit findings.

HSE & Risk Management

• Ensure electrical engineering activities comply with ADNOC HSE requirements.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and risk assessment workshops.
• Promote safe design principles and electrical safety requirements.
• Identify project risks related to electrical systems and recommend mitigation measures.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare engineering reports, technical evaluations, and progress updates.
• Review contractor engineering schedules and deliverable status reports.
• Monitor engineering performance against project milestones.
• Maintain records of technical reviews, approvals, and project correspondence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects in the upstream offshore industry working for competitors' organizations such as Bechtel, KBR, Worley, Petrofac, or Saipem.
• Project Management Consultancy (PMC) experience is highly preferable.
• Large projects experience is a must.
• Middle East / GCC experience on projects with Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, or similar is a must.
• At least 3+ years' experience in a similar position.
• At least 5+ years in a PMC role on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects.
• Strong experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects with CAPEX greater than USD 500 million.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and work practices is essential.
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in power generation and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV), and Low Voltage (LV) systems.
• Proficiency in substations, switchgear, transformers, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Understanding of UPS systems and battery systems.
• Ability to conduct electrical load calculations and load flow studies.
• Expertise in short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash studies.
• Knowledge of earthing and lightning protection systems.
• Understanding of hazardous area electrical installations.
• Familiarity with lighting systems and small power distribution design.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and BS standards.
• Understanding of ADNOC standards and specifications.

Additional Information

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across the business.
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure market alignment.
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law.
• Employee Share Plan offering the opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company match.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at 5 year service milestones.
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans.
• Global connections with experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry.
• Energy Transition Academy providing exposure to existing and emerging energy systems delivered by experts in their field.