EOI Principal Electrical Engineer

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

Wood are actively seeking Expressions of Interest for Principal Electrical Engineer role to support future growth in our expanding business. 

The projects team focusing on delivering across FEED, Pre-FEED, Brownfield, Greenfield scopes of work. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of project work in accordance with the project execution plan, including Wood and/or Project Procedures on Safety and Quality Control within the man-hour, cost and the project schedule targets.

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Reflecting the market focus for the office in both brownfield and green field opportunities, multi-skilled personnel are sought, in particular those with experience in:

Onshore Oil and Gas 
Offshore Oil and Gas

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil and gas  and emerging energy sectors  
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our busiess with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Life Insurance; Provides payment of 2 x Base Salary (up to a maximum of QAR 1 million) upon death 
• End of Service Gratuity; In line with Qatar Labor Law, upon completion of 1 years' service employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit of three weeks for every year of service.
• Medical Insurance: Ensures cover (up to a maximum of QAR 250,000 per person, per year) is available should you require treatment. Pre-existing and/or chronic conditions are covered up to QAR 10,000.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The programme helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well-being.
• Professional Memberships; One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Produce, review, and take accountability for the accuracy of detailed calculations, electrical engineering datasheets, drawings and other deliverables to define the electrical engineering requirements of our projects
• Such electrical deliverables including but not limited to the design basis, load schedules, sizing calculations (equipment, cable, UPS, battery), experience with completing power system studies (short circuit, load flow, transient, motor starting and harmonic studies), relay settings, power adequacy, lighting/earthing/lightning protection deliverables, block & single line diagrams, electrical layouts (equipment, cable, tray, duct and trench), equipment specifications & datasheets, wiring & termination diagrams, preparation and development of enquiry packages including Specifications, Datasheets, Request for Quotation and Technical Bid Evaluation.  
• Reviewing, checking and approving of these electrical deliverables to ensure accuracy and alignment with the scope of work prior to issue
• Supervise less experienced electrical engineers and, where required, be line manager for electrical engineers within Qatar office. 
• Support recruitment, training and development of electrical personnel
• Follow company standards and procedures to schedule and budget as advised by the Engineering Manager
• Serves as the Lead Engineer and/or discipline technical authority when required on medium to large complexity projects 
• When assigned as the lead, manages the electrical scope of work within the agreed budget and timeframe, ensuring that key milestones are met for the overall project delivery 
• Ensure the delivery of challenging project and client targets using sound technical knowledge and decision-making skills
• Proactively engages and interfaces with other disciplines / third parties to ensure delivery of work scope to meet project and client expectations
• Completes technical reviews and audits within the electrical discipline for projects of varying complexity
• Acts as Wood's technical representative for the electrical discipline, liaising and closely coordinating with clients and third parties 
• Reviews and approves material take off for the electrical discipline
• Completion of site surveys and data gathering for brownfield scope of work
• Remain up to date with the latest technical developments in your fields of expertise
• As a technical specialist demonstrates, provides and develops appropriate technical solutions for specific project issues
• Take a proactive approach to personal & professional development
• Ensure Wood and Client Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures are followed and that a high standard of safety is achieved in all associated work
• Demonstrate appreciation of commercial and technical risks, managing these appropriately within own work and highlighting any significant issues to the Engineering Manager
• Seek and support opportunities for department and project improvement and contribute to developing solutions 
• Demonstrates customer focus and ability to respond to customer needs whilst achieving project and corporate objectives

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. 

Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering
• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industry 
• Proven capability in an engineering design company in a similar position
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage