Lead Electrical Engineer

About This Role

Job Description Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is recognized for delivering reliable engineering and project services. With over 15 years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, our regional headquarters are based in Abu Dhabi City, and we also have an office in Navi Mumbai, India, supporting diverse operations throughout the area. We specialize in industries such as Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Infrastructure—including Buildings, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications—serving clients across the UAE and Arabian Gulf.

Our expertise in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions demonstrates our dedication to technological innovation and excellence. Backed by a parent company with over 80 years of engineering experience, we proudly bring Nordic engineering traditions to the region, combining advanced technology with a legacy of quality and reliability.

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in refinery and onshore / offshore oil and gas projects to join our Abu Dhabi Operations, UAE.

Reports To The Lead Electrical Engineer reports to the Head of Discipline - Electrical.

Job Overview The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas.

This role will Lead and Execute multiple projects (local and international) and will also be responsible to prepare Electrical engineering documents and drawings as required for project and assigned by Discipline Manager.

The ideal candidate should have a desire to be at the forefront of the oil and gas sector and deliver outstanding projects.

Hunger for learning and sharing new ideas will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety are part of their professional skills.

Responsibilities And Duties

• You will support the team on process industry-based project design work for smooth execution.
• Assist engineers / Design manager / Discipline Manager for the engineering design of the project.
• Ensure verification of source data, concept drawings / concepts as required.
• Prepare and finalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant department / discipline, submission date as per Client / Contract requirements.
• Preparation of all electrical related design deliverables through MS-office, Smart plant electrical tools (SPEL), AUTOCAD, Micro-station, and calculation tools like ETAP, Cable sizing, lighting calculation (DiaLux) etc.
• Should be very familiar with Relay Setting and Coordination, CT Sizing, etc.
• Additional Knowledge in OHL, GIS, EHT, C.P, OLCMS, IPCS, VSD etc.
• Prepare the procurement related documents like RFQ, MR & TBE
• Review of vendor documents ensuring compliance with purchase order requirements. Prepare / review the design outputs in the form of design computations, drawings and specification.
• Review of design document, drawings, etc. issued by various disciplines, design subcontractor and ensure Client’s approval.
• Responsible to ensure approval of all submitted documents and drawings and necessary coordination with Client.
• Understand and include design requirements for health, safety, quality and constructability into design deliverable.
• Overall responsible for inter discipline coordination, submission of necessary design documents/ deliverables and procedures to the Client.
• Should be very familiar with ADNOC Standards, IEC, BS, tec.
• Participate E-HAZOP, HAZID, for the design has been carried out in accordance to the requirements
• Ensure compliance to Laws and Statutory Regulations, Authority, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Requirements for the project.
• Responsible to ensure unclear issues are resolved with Client through technical query in coordination with inter discipline leads, managers.
• In coordination with procurement department, ensure that procurement inputs required for design has been obtained from vender and forwarded to the design subcontractor.
• Participation of FAT, SAT, commissioning, pre-commissioning.
• Coordinate for the preparation of as-built.

Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate (BSc. or MSc.)
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant engineering experience in Electrical competence in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries. Minimum 8 years in a Senior Role.
• Must have worked in FEED and EPC projects and delivered to ADNOC Onshore
• Working experience with reputed Engineering Consultant(s) is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player, smart-working, problem solver and can-do attitude
• Fluent in English language, Arabic is an added advantage.
• Shares the company values of learning minds, diversity, equality, transparency, and honesty.
• Meets with UAE visa requirements

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds . We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us? Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 21 May 2026. Rejlers is a Nordic engineering consultancy firm, creating a sustainable future through knowledge. We are a trusted advisor for our customers in the areas of industry, buildings, energy and infrastructure. We operate globally, but know our local markets. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers has 2,700 experts in different technology areas. Over 1,100 employees work in over 20 locations in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Rejlers’ share is listed on Mid Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm.

Job Details

Role Level: Mid-Level Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Abu Dhabi Company Website: http://www.rejlers.com Job Function: Information Technology (IT) Company Industry/

Sector: Engineering Services

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