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Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Water Injection Project

Full-time

KBR, Inc.

Title:
Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Water Injection Project

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 Title: Specialist Electrical Engineer - Offshore Water Injection Project

KBR Abu Dhabi PMC Team is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Electrical Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi

Job Purpose

The Specialist Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, engineering, review, and technical support of electrical systems for an Offshore Water Injection Project. The role ensures all electrical equipment and installations comply with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and applicable safety regulations while supporting project execution from concept through commissioning and start-up.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Design
  • Develop and review electrical design deliverables for offshore water injection facilities.
  • Perform electrical system studies including load flow, short circuit, motor starting, harmonic analysis, and protection coordination studies.
  • Prepare and review electrical equipment specifications, datasheets, calculations, and requisitions.
  • Ensure compliance with project requirements, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, API, and client standards.
Power Generation & Distribution
  • Design and review medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems.
  • Support electrical integration of water injection pumps, seawater lift pumps, and other rotating equipment.
  • Review single-line diagrams (SLDs), load lists, cable schedules, and power distribution philosophies.
  • Ensure reliability and availability of critical offshore electrical systems.
Equipment Engineering
  • Provide technical expertise for procurement and evaluation of:
    • Generators
    • Transformers
    • Switchgear (MV/LV)
    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
    • Motors
    • UPS Systems
    • Battery Chargers
    • Lighting Systems
    • Cathodic Protection Systems
    • Electrical Heat Tracing
  • Participate in vendor evaluations, technical bid analysis, and supplier meetings.
Hazardous Area Compliance
  • Ensure electrical equipment complies with hazardous area classification requirements.
  • Review and verify Ex equipment selection and installation.
  • Support hazardous area studies and HAZOP/HAZID reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with IECEx, ATEX, and project-specific offshore requirements.
Construction & Commissioning Support
  • Provide engineering support during fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
  • Review vendor documents and resolve technical queries.
  • Support site troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
  • Participate in FAT, SAT, and system acceptance testing.
Interface Management
  • Coordinate with Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process, Civil, and Project teams.
  • Support client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops.
  • Manage interfaces with EPC contractors, vendors, and third-party consultants.
Key Systems & Equipment Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is highly desirable:

Electrical Systems
  • Offshore Power Generation Systems
  • MV/LV Distribution Networks
  • Emergency Power Systems
  • Diesel Generators
  • UPS and Battery Systems
  • Cathodic Protection Systems
  • Lighting and Small Power Systems
Rotating Equipment
  • Water Injection Pumps
  • Seawater Lift Pumps
  • Booster Pumps
  • Variable Speed Drive Applications
Control & Protection
  • Electrical Protection Systems
  • Motor Control Centers (MCCs)
  • SCADA Interface Systems
  • Power Management Systems (PMS)
  • Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Master's Degree is an advantage.
  • Professional Engineering certification is preferred.
Experience
  • 15+ years of electrical engineering experience within Oil & Gas, Offshore, EPC, or Energy projects.
  • Minimum 5 years in a Specialist or Senior Electrical Engineering role.
  • Proven experience on offshore platforms, water injection projects, FPSOs, offshore processing facilities, or subsea developments.
  • Strong experience with FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and commissioning phases.
Technical Competencies
  • Electrical System Design
  • Power System Studies
  • Load Flow Analysis
  • Short Circuit Analysis
  • Protection Coordination Studies
  • Electrical Equipment Specification
  • Hazardous Area Engineering
  • Electrical Safety Compliance
  • Vendor Package Engineering
  • Commissioning & Start-Up Support
  • ETAP, SKM, DIgSILENT PowerFactory
  • IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA Standards
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