Electrical Engineer
Wood
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
What We Can Offer
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record in understanding of the complexities involved in large-scale Gas Processing projects to meet objectives for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.
We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.
What We Can Offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
- Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
- End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
- The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
- Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones
- Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
- Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
- Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Electrical engineering design and analysis.
- Thorough awareness of relevant international codes and standards.
- Effective technical and practical skills and able to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to WOOD and its clients.
- Previous experience of performing Site Survey to collect electrical data required for design.
- Experience in Assess Study, Concept Selection, Pre-FEED, FEED and Detail Engineering jobs
- Experience in Brownfield Jobs such as preparation of Modification scope of Work
- Experience to perform all associated electrical calculations such as equipment sizing (switchgears, Transformers, Generators), Cable sizing, Subsea Cable Sizing, UPS Sizing, Lighting and Earthing calculations.
- Experience of preparing Electrical Control System I/O List
- Experience of preparing Material Purchase Specifications, Technical Bids Evaluation, Technical Clarifications, Scope of Works, Review of Vendor Offers
- Experience of the application of HAZOP, E-HAZOP, 3D Model and Constructability Review to Electrical design.
- Experience with Electrical design for prefabricated/modular packaged equipment.
- Experience in Power System modelling and study on ETAP for performing following studies : Short Circuit ,Load, Flow, Motor Starting,
- Experience of working on SPEL Software
- Ability to develop Electrical Specifications, Datasheets, Schedules, Layout Drawings, Electrical MTO.
- Previous experience of working in the Middle East/Iraq
- Proficient in the use of Navisworks, Lighting calculation Software (Dialux etc.) and MS-office
- Good Oral and Communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate team working skills.
- Flexible with a can-do attitude
Skills And Qualifications
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline from recognized institution
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in oil & gas industry.
- Professional Accreditation from recognized institute (preferable)
- Experience in Gas processing, FEED, EPCM
- Strong Knowledge in Electrical Design and Engineering
- Familiarity with International Codes / Standards
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
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