Electrical Engineer (Offshore)
KBR
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- Posted
- Aug 11, 2026
About this role
Title: Electrical Engineer (Offshore) "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 Description - Engineer (EELE20) Title: Electrical Engineer Company: KBR - Inhouse Engineering Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE - KBR Office Key Consideration: 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. Job Purpose Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, review, coordination, and execution of electrical engineering activities for ADNOC offshore oil and gas facilities during Concept, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, Brownfield modifications, and commissioning phases. The role involves developing electrical engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with ADNOC standards, international codes, project specifications, and HSE requirements while providing technical guidance to junior engineers and designers Key Responsibilities Read, understand and implement client specifications / local / international standards. Prepare electrical technical specifications, design basis, standards & procedures, and engineering calculations. Prepare technical specifications and datasheets for electrical items. Provide inputs to designers for preparing electrical layouts and check the work performed by designers. Prepare load list, load calculations, cable sizing, earthing and lighting calculations including preparation of cable schedules and interconnection diagrams. Prepare & provide input to designer for Offshore Navigational light and helideck lighting layout. Prepare Material Requisition, perform offer evaluation, TBE, vendor drawing review for electrical equipment / packages. Technical review of mechanical packages including offer review, TBE, VDR and coordination for engineering interfaces. Knowledge on Power System Studies using ETAP/SKM. Provide technical governance and ensure consistency of engineering deliverables across projects. 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. Support brownfield modifications, shutdown projects, and offshore platform upgrades. Conduct offshore site surveys and verification activities. Support constructability, operability, and maintainability reviews. Participate in Constructability and Design Reviews. Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, and project audits. Ensure engineering deliverables meet project quality requirements and schedules. Support technical queries and management of changes throughout project execution. Electrical Design Prepare of: Electrical load lists and load summaries 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