The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies accomplish their most important objectives. KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for a high-profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi, seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer to provide electrical engineering expertise across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases of ADNOC Offshore projects.
About the Role – Offshore Electrical Engineering for ADNOC Projects
Core Focus: Electrical engineering calculations, design deliverables, and compliance for offshore facilities
Design Deliverables: Single Line Diagrams, Load Flow Studies, Short Circuit Studies, Protection Coordination
Equipment Scope: Transformers, switchgears, UPS systems, diesel generators, VFDs, and hazardous area equipment
Standards Compliance: ADNOC Offshore standards, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and API standards
Offshore Facilities: Wellhead towers, substations, offshore platforms, and brownfield modifications
Career Growth & Offshore Engineering Impact
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi – supporting a high-profile ADNOC Offshore development project
Full Project Lifecycle Exposure: FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects
Cross-Functional Coordination: Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, and Telecommunications teams
Career Growth: Build specialized offshore electrical engineering expertise with a global engineering leader
Position Overview
This Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Project role performs and reviews electrical engineering calculations, studies, and design deliverables including Single Line Diagrams, Load Flow Studies, and Protection Coordination Studies. You will evaluate and specify transformers, switchgears, and hazardous area equipment, support FEED, EPC, and brownfield/greenfield projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL workshops, support offshore surveys and shutdown activities, provide technical support during construction and commissioning, and ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and hazardous area classification.
Why This Role Matters: As Specialist Electrical Engineer, you deliver critical electrical engineering expertise across the full lifecycle of a major ADNOC Offshore development, from FEED through commissioning, apply deep technical expertise in power system studies, hazardous area design, and protection coordination to real offshore platform and substation projects, participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and safety reviews that protect personnel and assets in demanding offshore environments, support brownfield modifications and tie-in requirements that keep existing offshore facilities running safely, and build a highly specialized, in-demand career with KBR, a global leader in energy engineering solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering & Design
- Perform and review electrical engineering calculations, studies, and design deliverables for offshore facilities
- Develop and review Single Line Diagrams, Load Lists, Short Circuit Studies, and Protection Coordination Studies
- Design and review MV/LV power distribution systems ensuring compliance with ADNOC, IEC, IEEE, and NFPA standards
Equipment Engineering
- Provide technical evaluation and specification of transformers, switchgears, UPS systems, and diesel generators
- Evaluate VFDs, motors, lighting systems, cathodic protection interfaces, and hazardous area electrical equipment
- Participate in vendor bid evaluations and technical clarifications
Project Execution & Coordination
- Support FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield, and Greenfield projects
- Coordinate with Process, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, and Telecommunications teams
- Participate in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and Value Engineering workshops
Offshore, Construction & Commissioning Support
- Support offshore surveys, site visits, and shutdown activities
- Review tie-in requirements and brownfield modifications for electrical system integration
- Provide technical support during construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up
- Support FAT, SAT, and inspection activities, resolving engineering queries during execution
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE requirements and electrical safety standards
- Participate in risk assessments and technical safety reviews
- Ensure all electrical designs meet hazardous area classification requirements
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
- Master’s Degree is an added advantage
Professional Certifications
- Chartered Engineer (CEng), PE, or equivalent
- Membership in IEEE, IET, or an equivalent professional body
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 12-15 years of electrical engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects
- At least 5 years of experience in ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Group companies, or major Middle East offshore projects
- Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases
- Strong exposure to offshore platforms, wellhead towers, substations, and brownfield modifications
Technical Skills
- ETAP, SKM Power Tools, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), and AutoCAD
- Power system studies, hazardous area design, and electrical equipment sizing
- Earthing and lightning protection, offshore electrical systems, and ADNOC engineering standards
- Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and API standards
About KBR
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology, and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic, value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.
Career Excellence: Apply specialized offshore electrical engineering expertise to a high-profile ADNOC Offshore development with a global engineering leader.
Who Should Apply?
- Offshore Electrical Engineers: With 12-15 years of Oil & Gas experience, including 5+ years ADNOC Offshore
- Power Systems Analysts: Skilled with ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- Hazardous Area Design Specialists: Experienced with hazardous area classification and equipment sizing
- SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) Users: Comfortable managing engineering data for offshore projects
- FEED/EPC/Commissioning Engineers: With full project lifecycle experience on major offshore developments
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