Job Description

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

Below are some key responsibilities and duties:

+ Prepare, check, and approve Electrical Engineering and Design deliverables such as single line diagrams, schematics, layouts, specifications, studies, reports, and datasheets

+ Perform calculations and system studies (e.g. Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, Harmonic, Transient Stability, Power factor correction, Cable sizing, tray sizing, lighting)

+ Carry out technical investigations, produce technical reports, engineering standards, and procedures

+ Perform site surveys and define / execute modifications to existing facilities on brownfield projects

+ Prepare material requisitions for HV / LV switchboards, transformers, UPS systems, trace heating, other electrical equipment and ELV systems (e.g. Telecom, CCTV, access control, PAGA)

+ Prepare sub - contract requisitions specifying installation scopes of work

+ Review Suppliers' quotations and prepare technical evaluations and meet with suppliers

+ Take responsibility of MR packages, review / approve supplier documentation

+ Perform inspection and witnessing of tests on major equipment

+ Liaise closely with other functional groups as well as client personnel and participate in meetings and workshops

+ Review drawings and document issued by other engineering groups

+ Populate and maintain Electrical Database

+ Supervise assigned team and junior colleagues

+ Assist Lead Engineer / Discipline Manager in other project tasks / proposal activities as required

+ Attend Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT's) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT's) for electrical equipment (or equipment with significant electrical content) on assigned projects

+ Assists the designers with the preparation of electrical drawings on assigned projects

+ Set up and maintain electrical databases on assigned projects

+ Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

+ Minimum 10 years of Experience in Engineering desgin in the Oil&Gas industry

+ Track record of independently supporting electrical / mechanical procurement packages

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

+ Ability to manage other electrical engineers and designers

+ Good verbal and written communication skills in English language

+ Ability to work well in a diverse team

+ Proficient in the use of ETAP, Navisworks, Lighting calculation Software (Dialux etc.) and MS - OFFICE

+ Able to demonstrate team working skills

+ Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Electrical engineering design and analysis

+ Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards

+ Experience in FEED, Brownfield Oil&Gas projects Working hands on Experience on SPEL

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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