Summary
KBR is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer for its Abu Dhabi PMC team, working on an offshore water injection project. The role covers electrical design and review, power system studies, equipment specifications, hazardous-area compliance, and support through construction and commissioning. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 15 or more years of relevant experience, and at least five years in a specialist or senior electrical engineering role. The position begins in Abu Dhabi, includes relocation to the Spain office after administrative processes, and then returns to Abu Dhabi.
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Title:
Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project
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Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer – Offshore Water Injection Project
KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Electrical Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi .
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 applicable safety regulations while supporting project execution from concept through commissioning and start-up.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Engineering & Design
- 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 studies.
- Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and requisitions.
- Ensure compliance with project requirements, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, and client standards.
Power Generation & Distribution
- Design and review medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems.
- Support electrical integration of water injection pumps, seawater lift pumps, and other rotating equipment.
- Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable schedules, and power distribution philosophies.
- Ensure reliability and availability of critical offshore electrical systems.
Equipment Engineering
- Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of:
- Generators
- Transformers
- Switchgear (MV/LV)
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Motors
- UPS Systems
- Battery Chargers
- Lighting Systems
- Cathodic Protection Systems
- Electrical Heat Tracing
- Participate in vendor evaluations, technical bid analysis, and supplier meetings.
Hazardous Area Compliance
- Ensure electrical equipment complies with hazardous area classification requirements.
- Review and verify Ex equipment selection and installation.
- Support hazardous area studies and HAZOP/HAZID reviews.
- Ensure compliance with IECEx, ATEX, and project-specific offshore requirements.
Construction & Commissioning Support
- Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
- Review vendor documents and resolve technical queries.
- Support site troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, and system acceptance testing.
Interface Management
- Coordinate with Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process, Civil, and Project teams.
- Support client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.
- Manage interfaces with EPC contractors, vendors, and third-party consultants.
Key Systems & Equipment Experience
Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:
Electrical Systems
- Offshore Power Generation Systems
- MV/LV Distribution Networks
- Emergency Power Systems
- Diesel Generators
- UPS and Battery Systems
- Cathodic Protection Systems
- Lighting and Small Power Systems
Rotating Equipment
- Water Injection Pumps
- Seawater Lift Pumps
- Booster Pumps
- Variable Speed Drive Applications
Control & Protection
- Electrical Protection Systems
- Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
- SCADA Interface Systems
- Power Management Systems (PMS)
- Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
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
- ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA Standards