Principal Electrical Engineer Offshore

Job Description

Title:

Principal Electrical Engineer (Offshore)

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The K  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.

K  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 Description
- Principal Electrical Engineer (EELE
35)

Title:

Principal Electrical Engineer

Company: K
- Inhouse Engineering

Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE - K  Office

Preference will be given to candidates holding valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with a minimum validity of six months. The selected candidate will be required to travel ADNOC offshore on a rotational basis to conduct site surveys, support brownfield assessments, verify existing installations, and obtain project-specific engineering data necessary for design and execution.

• The Principal Electrical Engineer serves as the discipline technical authority and supports the lead electrical engineer for ADNOC Offshore projects. The role is responsible for providing strategic technical leadership, ensuring engineering excellence, and overseeing the execution of electrical engineering activities during Conceptual Studies, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield Modifications, Asset Life Extension Projects, and Commissioning Support.

• Develop & Review of electrical design philosophies, technical specifications, design basis, standards, and procedures.
• Prepare & Review of load list, load calculations, cable sizing, earthing and lighting calculations including preparation of cable schedules and interconnection diagrams
• Provide technical governance and ensure consistency of engineering deliverables across projects.
• Prepare Material Requisition and Review for various electrical items like Transformers, HV/MV/LV Switchgears, UPS, Cables, Electrical Bulks, AC/DC UPS etc., perform offer evaluation, TBE, vendor drawing review, attending FAT for all major electrical equipment / packages
• Technical review of mechanical packages including offer review, TBE, VDR and coordination for engineering interfaces
• Review of Offshore Navigational light and helideck lighting layout
• Ability to perform / review complex engineering calculations including Power System Studies using ETAP/SKM
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Understand and implement relevant HSE aspects while performing assigned tasks
• Ensure designs comply with ADNOC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and international engineering standards.
• Evaluate existing offshore power systems and define upgrade requirements
• Conduct offshore site surveys and verification activities.
• Assess existing facilities for brownfield modifications and tie-ins.
• Support constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews.
• Coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Instrumentation & Control, Telecom, Civil, Structural, Pipeline, and Construction disciplines.
• Support project risk assessments and technical reviews.
• Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, Constructability, and Design Reviews.
• Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project audits.
• Support technical queries and management of changes throughout project execution.

• Support the Lead in development, review, and approval of:
  • Electrical load lists and load summaries
  • Power system studies
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • Electrical philosophies
  • Equipment specifications and datasheets
  • Electrical Equipment sizing calculation
  • Subsea cable sizing calculation
  • Cable schedules and cable routing layouts
  • Earthing and lightning protection designs
  • Hazardous area layouts and equipment schedules
  • Electrical layouts, lighting designs, and equipment installation drawings
  • Navigational and Helideck lighting design

• Review and approve vendor documents for major electrical equipment including:
  • Gas Turbine Generators
  • Diesel Generators
  • Solar Power System
  • Motors
  • Transformers
  • Switchgear
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • Variable Speed Drives (VSDs/VFDs)
  • UPS systems
  • Battery systems

• Lead electrical system adequacy assessments and studies for brownfield facilities.
• Ensure electrical system modifications are fully integrated with existing operational facilities.

• Prepare & review, and approval of:
  • Load flow studies
  • Short circuit studies
  • Motor starting studies
  • Transient stability studies
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Arc flash assessments
  • Protection coordination studies
  • Relay setting calculations

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of electrical distribution…