Lead EIC Engineer

What Will You Be Doing?

The Global Projects Centre East is Subsea 7’s centre of excellence for the execution of its projects. Within the GPC Engineering Function, Design & Analysis Group, "Risers, Installation Analyses and Umbilical and EIC" (RIAU & EIC) department is currently looking for a Senior EIC Engineer for Middle East projects to support detailed engineering activities for topside projects, including brown‑field modifications.

• Facilitate communication with subcontractor and report details to Topside Package Lead / Lead Engineer.
• Coordinate with other disciplines such as mechanical, piping and hook‑up to achieve alignment for required engineering works.
• Review the subcontractor’s execution of the technical scope of work, including engineering deliverables, to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Plan, detail and review technical documentation relating to topside systems with a focus on E&IC and telecommunication systems.
• Confirm the accuracy and completeness of project milestones, such as the issuance of IFC drawings, technical reviews and inputs for overall Engineering, Readiness & Operational Reviews.
• Understand project / client expectations and gather applicable past lessons learnt.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues encountered during the design and execution phases.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and provide feedback to maintain timelines, quality and cost‑efficiency, ensuring timely submission of engineering deliverables (including site survey reports, Smart 3D models, detailed design documents and material selection reports).
• Provide specialist skills, integrity and knowledge in key areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements and current good engineering practices.
• Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings and engineering meetings organised by other disciplines.
• Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.
• Recognise and accept HSE roles & responsibilities as per Subsea 7’s HSE matrix.
• Support various internal engineering improvements initiatives such as:
• Develop tools, guidelines and templates.
• Develop training material and supervise trainees and junior members of the team.

• Ability to participate in interfaces within a project structure, including other disciplines, drawing office, document control, project management, client and suppliers.
• Demonstrable ability to work within time / budget constraints.
• Technical proficiency in vendor and third‑party management.
• Ability to guide and mentor graduates and junior engineers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering.
• More than 8 years of relevant experience in detailed engineering for offshore oil and gas brown‑field modifications for Aramco projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAEP), industry codes and engineering best practices.
• Strong understanding of Smart 3D modelling, structural retrofits, piping design, instrumentation integration and telecommunications upgrades.
• Expertise in Electrical (LV / MV / HV AC) and Instrumentation Systems.
• Proficiency in hardware specification and sizing of electrical and instrumentation components.
• Experience with SCADA systems (or similar Distributed Control Systems).

• Majority of the work is carried out in the regional main office site – Dubai.
• Off‑site location (subcontractor’s office) during engineering phase as required.

• Role Level: Mid‑Level
• Work Type:
  Full‑Time
• Country:
  United Arab Emirates
• City:
  Dubai
• Company Website:
• Job Function:
  Engineering
• Company Industry / Sector:
  Oil and Gas