Introduction

What are you going to do 

We are partnering with our client in the oil and gas sector, who is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer to join our client's team in Abu Dhabi on a contract basis. This is a key role leading E&I engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, ensuring high technical standards, robust execution, and full compliance with specifications and industry codes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate Electrical & Instrumentation engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and ensure compliance of engineering deliverables with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
  • Review electrical and instrumentation 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 E&l installations.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum Qualification required: Master's degree.
  • Minimum 14+Years of relevant years of 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

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!