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

Do you have any questions about this vacancy?

Vacancy reference: CR-304794

SJ

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Suresh Jogi

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