Electrical Engineer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Due to anticipated growth throughout 2023, Wood is presently inviting Expressions of Interest for Electrical Engineer for our Abu Dhabi Engineering team. This role is subject to project award which is estimated to be in early 2023.

Please note that at this stage, applications for this role are invited as an Expression of Interest (EOI) only whilst exact opportunities are being fully determined

Below are some key responsibilities and duties:

+ Establishes detailed designs and performance specifications to fulfill the requirements of assigned general specifications for components, systems, processes, etc

+ Plans and conducts successive steps and manages problems with general guidance from instructions, policies, and precedents

+ Responsible for meeting discipline cost and schedule requirements in production of deliverables, coordinates own work schedule, and prepares progress reports

+ Recommends changes in plans and estimated cost when necessary

+ Develops a range of engineering deliverables, including specifications, calculations, reports, technical requisitions, and others

+ Interprets specifications and investigates difficulties

+ Reviews vendor documents

+ Active participation in design reviews

+ Conducts problem solving in expertise: problems involve new concepts and new and varied problems to be solved that demand technical expertise, investigation, and interpretation

+ Develops alternative solutions, identifies risks and benefits

+ Develops solutions to non - recurring problems by appraising, interpreting, and evaluating various precedents and data

+ Exercises professional judgement in selecting and interpreting information and modifying standard methods and procedures

+ In consultancy business areas, may deliver small - scale projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation and risk, while working within an established program management plan

+ Provide technical input and support to proposals as required

+ Preparation of design documents which includes SLDs, Protection & Control schematics and layout drawings

+ Conduct calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering

+ Minimum 5 years of Experience in an EPC environment specific to process plants and electrical distribution at High, Medium, and Low Voltages

+ History of independently supporting electrical / mechanical procurement packages

+ Good knowledge of common discipline software's and MS Office suite

+ Good verbal and written communication skills in English language

+ Ability to work well in a diverse team

+ Fully coherent in all international codes and standards

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1482899
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned