Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore FEED Project

Job Purpose

Feed Engineering & Design

• Review and oversee FEED design for electrical systems including:
• + Power generation (gas turbines, generators)
• + Power distribution (HV/MV/LV systems)
• + Substations, switchgear, transformers
• + UPS, battery systems, and emergency power systems
• Ensure design complies with Client standards, specifications, and project requirements.
• Validate electrical load lists, single line diagrams (SLDs), and system studies.

Pmc Oversight & Contractor Management

• Review and approve EPC contractor FEED deliverables, calculations, and specifications.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to Client procedures and quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor reviews (FAT/SAT where applicable).
• Provide guidance and resolve technical issues during FEED execution.

Power System Studies & Analysis

• Review and validate:
• + Load flow analysis
• + Short circuit and fault level analysis
• + Motor starting studies
• + Harmonic analysis and transient studies
• Ensure system reliability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in line with project requirements.

Electrical Equipment & Systems

• Review specifications and selection of:
• + HV/MV/LV switchgear and transformers
• + Cables and cable routing systems
• + Lighting systems (including hazardous area lighting)
• + Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Ensure compliance with Hazardous Area Classification (Zone 0, 1, 2) and Ex requirements.

Interface & Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with process, instrumentation, telecom, mechanical, and structural teams.
• Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with offshore platforms, wellheads, and subsea interfaces.
• Support interface management between offshore facilities and onshore power systems where required.

Hse & Risk Management

• Ensure electrical designs comply with HSE, fire & gas, and emergency shutdown (ESD) requirements.
• Support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and electrical safety reviews.
• Promote inherently safe and reliable electrical system design (ALARP principles).

Installation & Constructability

• Review constructability aspects related to installation, cable routing, and equipment layout.
• Assess offshore installation challenges and ensure practical design solutions.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning philosophies for electrical systems.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review and approve key FEED deliverables, including:
• + Electrical design basis and philosophies
• + Equipment datasheets and specifications
• + Cable schedules and routing drawings
• Maintain technical documentation, action tracking, and compliance registers.
• Provide regular updates to Client PMC management.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Master’s degree is an advantage

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• + Offshore power systems and electrical infrastructure
• + ADNOC standards and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API)
• + Hazardous area classification and explosion-proof systems
• Experience with electrical system simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent design review and analytical capabilities
• Effective contractor and stakeholder management
• Strong understanding of offshore FEED and PMC processes
• High attention to detail and risk mitigation mindset

Experience

• Minimum Overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects.
• Experience in WHT, subsea pipeline installation, and marine operations.
• 12–15+ years of experience in electrical engineering within oil & gas
• Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.