Introduction

About this role

We are partnering with our client in the oil and gas sector to hire a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across complex projects in Abu Dhabi. This contract role sits at the heart of project execution, where you will drive technical excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support our client's team from design through to commissioning and start-up.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate Electrical engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
  • Review electrical drawings, specifications, datasheets, calculations, layouts, cable schedules, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, and related engineering documents.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, QA/QC, Commissioning, Vendors, and Subcontractors to resolve technical and execution-related issues.
  • Support preparation and review of MTOs, BOQs, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and vendor documentation.
  • Monitor engineering progress and ensure timely issuance and approval of required deliverables.
  • Provide technical support during construction, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up activities.
  • Review and resolve technical queries, RFIs, site technical issues, and design changes.
  • Ensure proper coordination of instrumentation systems, control systems, electrical equipment, cables, earthing, lighting, and related electrical installations.

Is this you?

  • Minimum Qualification required: Master's Degree.
  • Minimum 14+Years of relevant years of experience. GCC work experience is mandatory.
  • Professional engineering certification or relevant professional registration is advantageous.
  • Experience with EPC/EPIC projects, preferably in upstream, midstream or downstream oil & gas facilities.
  • Experience working with major oil & gas operators/clients such as ADNOC Group companies is advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of international E&l standards and engineering practices.
  • Language Preference: English.

What we offer 

Closing: 12 November 2026

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-304795

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Suresh Jogi

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