Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  
The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior 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. 
Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 
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

The key objectives for this role are:

Develop and review electrical design drawings including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client specifications.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, civil, instrumentation) to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into overall project designs.
Apply national and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC) to ensure designs meet regulatory and safety requirements.
Provide technical guidance, review work for accuracy, and support professional development within the team.
Use tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or ETAP to streamline workflows, reduce errors, and improve project turnaround times.
Contribute to scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning, and assist in resolving technical issues during construction or commissioning phases.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Work under supervision of Lead Design / Design EngineerReview Designs for O&G processing facilities and their associated infrastructureCooperate with other disciplines to ensure the timely realization of competitive, achievable and serviceable solutions, including their Production Information DocumentationParticipate in the definition of system and/or module specificationsParticipate in Site testingApply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to make adaptations and modifications in order to solve technical problems that ariseContribute to and participate in formal and informal design reviews and the development of engineering changesExecute the design process in order to realize the project, product and program plansCreate designs that meet the specifications within the constraints given in the project planGenerate adequate Product Information/ Technical Product Documentation to qualify, integrate, produce and test productCollect and analyze information in order to report timely required information to different users and management. Provide regular status reporting to applicable management and departments in order to enable them to take required actions

Qualifications

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:Minimum Diploma in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 10 years of experience, minimum five year’s experience in the same roleMinimum three years’ experience in the oil & gas, refining and petrochemical industriesExperience in E3D and SP3D software is mandatory

About Us

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.