Senior Electrical Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas

About the role

kbr is looking for an experienced electrical engineer to develop and execute electrical engineering deliverables for offshore oil and gas facilities, including fixed platforms, wellhead platforms, central processing platforms, FPSOs and associated infrastructure. The role covers design, studies, equipment specification and support of offshore projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical design basis, philosophies, specifications, datasheets, calculations and engineering reports.
• Perform electrical studies: load flow, short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, protection coordination, harmonic analysis and arc flash assessments.
• Support single line diagrams, electrical layouts, cable routing, cable schedules and equipment arrangements.
• Design and review medium-voltage and low-voltage power generation and distribution systems.
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as generators, transformers, switchgear, motors, VFDs, UPS systems, batteries and lighting.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, international standards, project specifications and regulations.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, instrumentation, piping, structural and telecommunications teams.
• Support offshore surveys, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up, and take part in design, HAZID, HAZOP, model and constructability reviews.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 8-12 years of electrical engineering experience in oil and gas, energy or offshore.
• Minimum 5 years on offshore platform projects, including FEED and EPC phases.
• Experience designing and engineering offshore power generation and distribution systems.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, API, NFPA, NORSOK and other offshore standards.
• Strong understanding of engineering workflows from FEED through detailed design, construction and commissioning.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of generators, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, MCCs, UPS and battery systems, VFDs, earthing and lightning protection.
• Electrical studies with software such as ETAP, SKM or EasyPower.
• Hazardous area classification and equipment selection for offshore facilities.
• Effective communication and coordination in a multidisciplinary project environment.