Summary
Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is hiring a Lead Electrical Design Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The role leads electrical design work across local and international oil and gas, petrochemical, and chemical projects, including preparing and reviewing engineering documents, drawings, calculations, and procurement documents. Applicants need an engineering degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in a senior role and experience delivering FEED and EPC projects to ADNOC Onshore. Candidates must meet UAE visa requirements and submit a CV and salary expectation by 30 November 2026.
The posting
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Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.
Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an own office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. Specializing in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings and Structures, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications, we serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.
Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we are proud to bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.
Reports To
The Lead Electrical Engineer reports to the Head of Discipline - Electrical.
Job Overview
The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas.
This role will Lead and Execute multiple projects (local and international) and will also be responsible to prepare Electrical engineering documents and drawings as required for project and assigned by Discipline Manager.
The ideal candidate should have a desire to be at the forefront of the oil and gas sector and deliver outstanding projects.
Hunger for learning and sharing new ideas will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety are part of their professional skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
You will support the team on process industry-based project design work for smooth execution.
Assist engineers / Design manager / Discipline Manager for the engineering design of the project.
Ensure verification of source data, concept drawings / concepts as required.
Prepare and finalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant department / discipline, submission date as per Client / Contract requirements.
Preparation of all electrical related design deliverables through MS-office, Smart plant electrical tools (SPEL), AUTOCAD, Micro-station, and calculation tools like ETAP, Cable sizing, lighting calculation (DiaLux) etc.
Should be very familiar with Relay Setting and Coordination, CT Sizing, etc.
Additional Knowledge in OHL, GIS, EHT, C.P, OLCMS, IPCS, VSD etc.
Prepare the procurement related documents like RFQ, MR & TBE
Review of vendor documents ensuring compliance with purchase order requirements. Prepare / review the design outputs in the form of design computations, drawings and specification.
Review of design document, drawings, etc. issued by various disciplines, design subcontractor and ensure Client’s approval.
Responsible to ensure approval of all submitted documents and drawings and necessary coordination with Client.
Understand and include design requirements for health, safety, quality and constructability into design deliverable.
Overall responsible for inter discipline coordination, submission of necessary design documents/ deliverables and procedures to the Client.
Should be very familiar with ADNOC Standards, IEC, BS, tec.
Participate E-HAZOP, HAZID, for the design has been carried out in accordance to the requirements
Ensure compliance to Laws and Statutory Regulations, Authority, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Requirements for the project.
Responsible to ensure unclear issues are resolved with Client through technical query in coordination with inter discipline leads, managers.
In coordination with procurement department, ensure that procurement inputs required for design has been obtained from vender and forwarded to the design subcontractor.
Participation of FAT, SAT, commissioning, pre-commissioning.
Coordinate for the preparation of as-built.
Qualifications
Engineering Graduate (BSc. or MSc.)
Minimum of 15+ years relevant engineering experience in Electrical competence in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries. Minimum 8 years in a Senior Role.
Must have worked in FEED and EPC projects and delivered to ADNOC Onshore
Working experience with reputed Engineering Consultant(s) is an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team player, smart-working, problem solver and can-do attitude
Fluent in English language, Arabic is an added advantage.
Shares the company values of learning minds, diversity, equality, transparency, and honesty.
Meets with UAE visa requirements
Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.
Do you want to join us?
Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 30 November 2026.