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Title:  Senior Engineer- Electrical

Location: 

Al Khobar, SA

Job Closing Date:  30 APR 2026

What will you be doing?

 

The Global Projects Centre East is Subsea 7's centre of excellence for the execution of its projects. Within GPC Engineering Function, Design & Analysis Group, "Risers, Installation Analyses and Umbilical and EIC" (RIAU & EIC) department is currently looking for Senior Engineer for Middle East Project to support detail engineering activities for topside projects, including brownfield modifications.

 

The candidate will supervise an appointed engineering subcontractor along with Lead Engineer and is responsible for executing detailed engineering as per the technical scope of work. The role requires a focus on design activities, ensuring alignment with Client and Subsea7 standards and procedures.

 

Main Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate communication with Subcontractor and report details to Topside Package Lead/ Lead Engineer.
  • Coordinate with other discipline like mechanical, piping, hook up to meet alignment for required engineering works.
  • Review the subcontractor’s execution of the technical scope of work, including engineering deliverables, to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
  • Plan, detail, and review technical documentation relating to topside systems with focus on E&IC and telecommunication systems.
  • Confirm the accuracy and completeness of project milestones, such as the issuance of IFC drawings, technical reviews, and input for overall Engineering, Readiness & Operational Reviews.
  • Understand project/client expectations and gather applicable past lessons learnt.
  • Support investigation and resolution of technical issues encountered during the design and execution phases.
  • Conduct regular progress reviews and provide feedback to maintain timelines, quality, and cost-efficiency ensuring timely submission of engineering deliverables, including (but not limited) site survey reports, Smart 3D models, detailed design documents, and material selection reports.
  • Provide specialist skills, integrity, and knowledge in key areas of discipline engineering, including design codes, legislative requirements, and current good engineering practices.
  • Attend project review meetings, vendor meetings and engineering meetings organised by other disciplines.
  • Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed.
  • Recognize and accept HSE Roles & Responsibilities as per Subsea 7’s HSE Role and Responsibility matrix.
  • Support various Internal Engineering Improvements initiatives such as:
  • Develop tools, guidelines, and templates.
  • Develop Training Material and Supervise Trainees and Junior members of the team.

 

What experience would we like you to have?

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • More than 12 years of relevant experience in detailed engineering for offshore oil and gas brownfield modifications for Aramco Projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of Saudi Aramco standards (SAES, SAEP), industry codes, and engineering best practices.
  • Experience in Saudi Aramco projects, MSEARs and design requirements
  • Experience in offshore projects – green & brown field
  • Experience with LV, MV and HV electrical equipment and distribution system including the equipment sizing calculations
  • Familiarize with Power system automation and integration with third party systems
  • Experience in ETAP studies (load flow, short circuit, relay coordination and harmonic study etc.)
  • Experience in electrical protection system
  • Experience in synchronization with grid and generators
  • Exposure to Saudi Aramco design review and familiarization with various stakeholders
  • Exposure to HAZID, HAZOP and safety studies
  • Experience in SPEL, 3D modelling, constructability review
  • Experience in MTO for electrical and bulk items
  • Experience in grounding design for offshore platforms
  • Experience in procurement engineering (MR/RFQ, TBE and PR etc.)
  • Experience in vendor package management

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An environment where you can thrive 
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success. 

We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking. 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together. 

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