Project Engineer – Electrical >>

Position: Project Engineer – Electrical
Industry: Oil & Gas / Substation / Electrical Construction
Location: UAE / GCC Project Site
No. of Positions: 1
Salary Package: AED 12,000 – 15,000 per month
Benefits: Company accommodation at site, food, and transportation
Joining Requirement: Immediate after client interview and approval, maximum within 20 days
Preferred Availability: Candidates currently available in GCC preferred; candidates from India and other countries may also apply

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Project Engineer – Electrical to support the execution, coordination, and delivery of electrical construction and substation projects within the Oil & Gas sector in the GCC.

The ideal candidate must have hands-on project engineering experience in electrical construction, preferably involving substations, Oil & Gas facilities, EPC projects, site coordination, documentation, QA/QC support, and client interaction. Prior ADNOC experience and a valid UAE driving license will be considered added advantages.

• Support the planning, execution, monitoring, and coordination of electrical project activities at site.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineering team, QA/QC, HSE, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Supervise electrical construction works related to substations, cabling, equipment installation, earthing, lighting, power systems, panels, and other project requirements.
• Ensure site works are carried out as per approved drawings, project specifications, method statements, ITPs, quality standards, and HSE requirements.
• Review technical drawings, BOQs, material submittals, work procedures, and project documentation.
• Monitor daily site progress and prepare progress reports, manpower reports, material status reports, and work completion updates.
• Assist in preparing project schedules, look-ahead plans, work permits, inspection requests, and site execution plans.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team for inspections, approvals, punch list clearance, and documentation.
• Support testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities as required.
• Identify site issues, technical constraints, material shortages, and execution delays, and escalate them for timely resolution.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical teams at site.
• Attend client, consultant, subcontractor, and internal coordination meetings.
• Maintain accurate project records, site documentation, approvals, drawings, and correspondence.
• Ensure all site activities comply with Oil & Gas safety standards and client-specific requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of GCC experience in Oil & Gas electrical construction projects.
• Must have worked as a Project Engineer – Electrical or in a similar electrical project engineering role.
• Strong experience in substation construction and electrical site execution is required.
• Experience in Oil & Gas project environments is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of electrical drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements, ITPs, QA/QC procedures, and site execution requirements.
• Familiarity with testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities will be preferred.
• ADNOC project experience will be an added advantage.
• Valid UAE Driving License will be an added advantage.
• Must be ready to join immediately after client interview and approval, within a maximum of 20 days.

• Strong electrical project coordination and site execution skills.
• Good understanding of Oil & Gas construction standards and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, layouts, SLDs, cable schedules, and technical documents.
• Good coordination skills with client, consultant, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and team coordination skills.

The ideal candidate should be an Electrical Engineer with proven GCC Oil & Gas experience, hands-on substation construction exposure, and strong site coordination capabilities. Candidates currently available in the GCC and able to join quickly will be preferred. Candidates from India and other countries may also apply, provided they can join within the required timeline.

Interested candidates may apply with their updated CV, mentioning:

• Current location
• Total experience
• GCC Oil & Gas experience
• Substation project experience
• ADNOC experience, if any
• UAE driving license status
• Current salary
• Expected salary
• Notice period / joining availability