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Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR, Inc.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Full Time
Senior
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Yesterday
Electrical System DesignPower System StudiesETAPSKMHazardous Area EngineeringMV/LV Distribution
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Job Purpose

  • The Specialist Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, review, and technical support of electrical systems for an Offshore Water Injection Project.
  • The role ensures all electrical equipment and installations comply with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and review electrical design deliverables for offshore water injection facilities.
  • Perform electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and protection coordination.
  • Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and requisitions.
  • Design and review MV and LV power distribution systems.
  • Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of generators, transformers, switchgear, VFDs, motors, UPS, battery chargers, lighting, cathodic protection, and heat tracing.
  • Ensure electrical equipment complies with hazardous area classification requirements.
  • Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, pre commissioning, and commissioning.
  • Coordinate with Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process, Civil, and Project teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Master's Degree is an advantage.
  • Professional Engineering certification is preferred.

Experience

  • 15+ years of electrical engineering experience within Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Energy projects.
  • Minimum 5 years in a Specialist or Senior Electrical Engineering role.
  • Proven experience on offshore platforms, water injection projects, FPSOs, offshore processing facilities, or subsea developments.
  • Strong experience with FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.

Technical Competencies

  • Electrical System Design, Power System Studies, Load Flow Analysis, Short Circuit Analysis, Protection Coordination Studies.
  • Electrical Equipment Specification, Hazardous Area Engineering, Electrical Safety Compliance, Vendor Package Engineering.
  • Commissioning & Start Up Support.
  • Software: ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
  • Standards: IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA.

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