Lead Electrical Engineer

About Us

Worley is an international leader specializing in energy, chemical, and resource sector expertise, headquartered in Australia. We collaborate with clients to deliver a wide range of projects and add value throughout asset lifecycles. Our expertise covers consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services spanning the entire project lifecycle, including operations and decommissioning. Utilizing extensive industry experience and AI-enhanced delivery approaches, we help clients navigate complexities while supporting the shift toward sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a safety-first culture throughout all project phases, encouraging proactive safety behaviors and engagement.
• Identify, assess, and resolve project management challenges during early work and FEED phases to ensure smooth progress.
• Address and solve engineering issues related to electrical disciplines within the project scope.
• Represent and act with authority on behalf of the Owner in interactions and coordination with EPC/FEED contractors.
• Review and approve key electrical engineering deliverables from contractors within designated timelines, ensuring adherence to design criteria through detailed examination of calculations, specifications, and system components.
• Participate in regular meetings at contractor engineering and construction site offices to monitor progress of engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
• Evaluate and approve critical deliverables from contractors, vendors, manufacturers, and subcontractors, incorporating stakeholder feedback as needed.
• Engage in technical meetings involving the Owner, Licensor, Contractors, and Vendors to discuss project details and requirements.
• Attend important technical sessions such as Design Reviews, 3D Model Reviews, Constructability analyses, SIL, EIA, HAZOP, and HAZID meetings organized by the contractor.
• Ensure EPC/FEED contractor maintains and implements project quality assurance procedures.
• Oversee accuracy and quality of the contractor's engineering design, system integration, and design choices.
• Manage the review and approval processes of contractor work, confirming alignment with Owner and Project specifications, applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate engineering involvement in development and evaluation of multiple design options and business models for optimization and validation.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination among engineers in layout and design reviews and technical workshops.
• Provide technical support and collaboration across engineering disciplines.
• Lead audit activities of EPC/FEED contractors to ensure implementation of recommended improvements.
• Manage interface coordination among EPC/FEED contractors, Owner, and external third parties.
• Oversee technical evaluations during vendor prequalification, bidding processes, and performance assessments.
• Conduct review and detailed technical analysis of technical bid submissions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university.
• At least fifteen years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors, including a preferred minimum of five years working within the GCC region.
• Minimum of five years in a similar leadership role managing teams of specialists, senior engineers, and engineers on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Direct experience on ADNOC projects is required.
• Experience with offshore projects is essential.
• Demonstrated background in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) roles.
• Prior involvement in FEED and EPC project phases is mandatory.

Our Commitment

We strive to foster an energized and empowered workforce dedicated to sustainable impact. Our culture is shaped by values that promote belonging, connection, and innovation, ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where individuals feel valued, authentic, and heard.

We actively pursue upskilling initiatives, encourage transfer of skills, and support workforce transition toward expertise in emerging low carbon energy technologies and infrastructure. We provide career pathways for ambition and offer diverse opportunities to contribute to lasting sustainable change.