# Senior Electrical Engineer at KBR

> Open job at KBR in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Workplace: On-site.

Source: RigJobsDirect, https://rigjobsdirect.com/jobs/kbr-senior-electrical-engineer-7e63wk7
Posted 13 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 14 November 2026.

## Facts

- Company: [KBR](https://rigjobsdirect.com/companies/kbr)
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Workplace: On-site
- Employment type: Full-time
- Local language: Not required
- Skills: ETAP, HAZOP
- Not mentioned in the job post: pay, rotation, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from

## Job description

**Title:**

Senior Electrical Engineer

_**Belong, Connect, Grow, with 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 also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.**_

**Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer – Offshore FEED Project**

KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. The ADNOC PMC project role would be based in client office.

**Job Purpose**

**The Senior Electrical Engineer will provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical engineering deliverables during the FEED phase of offshore oil & gas projects under Client PMC. The role ensures electrical system design integrity, compliance with ADNOC standards, and seamless integration with offshore facilities while maintaining safety, reliability, and operability.**

**Key Responsibilities**

**FEED Engineering & Design**

- **Review and oversee FEED design for electrical systems including:**
  - **Power generation (gas turbines, generators)**
  - **Power distribution (HV/MV/LV systems)**
  - **Substations, switchgear, transformers**
  - **UPS, battery systems, and emergency power systems**
- **Ensure design complies with Client standards, specifications, and project requirements.**
- **Validate electrical load lists, single line diagrams (SLDs), and system studies.**

**PMC Oversight & Contractor Management**

- **Review and approve EPC contractor FEED deliverables, calculations, and specifications.**
- **Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to Client procedures and quality standards.**
- **Participate in technical bid evaluations and vendor reviews (FAT/SAT where applicable).**
- **Provide guidance and resolve technical issues during FEED execution.**

**Power System Studies & Analysis**

- **Review and validate:**
  - **Load flow analysis**
  - **Short circuit and fault level analysis**
  - **Motor starting studies**
  - **Harmonic analysis and transient studies**
- **Ensure system reliability, redundancy, and fault tolerance in line with project requirements.**

**Electrical Equipment & Systems**

- **Review specifications and selection of:**
  - **HV/MV/LV switchgear and transformers**
  - **Cables and cable routing systems**
  - **Lighting systems (including hazardous area lighting)**
  - **Earthing and lightning protection systems**
- **Ensure compliance with Hazardous Area Classification (Zone 0, 1, 2) and Ex requirements.**

**Interface & Multidisciplinary Coordination**

- **Coordinate with process, instrumentation, telecom, mechanical, and structural teams.**
- **Ensure proper integration of electrical systems with offshore platforms, wellheads, and subsea interfaces.**
- **Support interface management between offshore facilities and onshore power systems where required.**

**HSE & Risk Management**

- **Ensure electrical designs comply with HSE, fire & gas, and emergency shutdown (ESD) requirements.**
- **Support HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and electrical safety reviews.**
- **Promote inherently safe and reliable electrical system design (ALARP principles).**

**Installation & Constructability**

- **Review constructability aspects related to installation, cable routing, and equipment layout.**
- **Assess offshore installation challenges and ensure practical design solutions.**
- **Support pre-commissioning and commissioning philosophies for electrical systems.**

**Documentation & Reporting**

- **Review and approve key FEED deliverables, including:**
  - **Electrical design basis and philosophies**
  - **Equipment datasheets and specifications**
  - **Cable schedules and routing drawings**
- **Maintain technical documentation, action tracking, and compliance registers.**
- **Provide regular updates to Client PMC management.**

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Education**

- **Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent**
- **Master’s degree is an advantage**

**Technical Expertise**

- **Strong knowledge of:**
  - **Offshore power systems and electrical infrastructure**
  - **ADNOC standards and international codes (IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API)**
  - **Hazardous area classification and explosion-proof systems**
- **Experience with electrical system simulation tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT)**

**Key Skills & Competencies**

- **Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills**
- **Excellent design review and analytical capabilities**
- **Effective contractor and stakeholder management**
- **Strong understanding of offshore FEED and PMC processes**
- **High attention to detail and risk mitigation mindset**

**Experience**

- **Minimum Overall 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector.**
- **Minimum 5–7 years in offshore FEED / detailed engineering projects.**
- **12–15+ years of experience in electrical engineering within oil & gas**
- **Prior experience working in PMC roles and ADNOC Offshore projects is highly preferred.**

## How to apply

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