Electrical Engineer

Company: JAB Recruitment
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Location: Aberdeen
Job Description:

***This is a contract until the end of 2026 initially***

Role overview

The Offshore Electrical Engineer (Projects) supports the design, delivery and installation of electrical systems across a portfolio of offshore projects. The role ensures electrical systems are engineered and executed to meet project objectives in safety, operability, reliability and cost-efficiency.

Working within the Discipline Engineering team, the role interfaces closely with cross-discipline engineers, project delivery teams, EPC contractors, suppliers and asset teams to deliver robust electrical solutions from concept selection through detailed design, execution and into operations.

A strong focus is placed on offshore environments and associated infrastructure systems, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.

Key tasks / responsibilities

Front-end Systems Engineering & Design

• Develop electrical system architectures for offshore facilities (platforms, subsea systems, and associated infrastructure).

• Provide electrical discipline input into concept selection and FEED studies.

• Define functional requirements and design constraints; contribute to Basis of Design documentation.

• Participate in and contribute to design reviews (HAZID, E-HAZOP, LOPA, design assurance).

• Ensure alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and operational needs.

Project Delivery

• Provide electrical engineering support across all project phases:

• FEED, detailed design, procurement, manufacturing, FAT, SAT, installation and commissioning.

• Prepare scopes of work and technical specifications for suppliers and engineering contractors.

• Review and assure contractor deliverables for compliance, quality and technical integrity.

• Support offshore installation and commissioning activities, including site visits where required.

• Assist in risk management, troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues during commissioning and execution.

• Support contract management activities, including technical clarifications and change management.

Offshore Systems & Integration

• Ensure effective integration of electrical systems with offshore assets and interfaces (process, control, subsea, topsides).

• Support power system studies and analysis (load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, etc.).

• Ensure safe integration with hazardous area requirements (ATEX / IECEx compliance).

• Support reliability, availability, and maintainability (RAM) assessments where required

Safety, Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal engineering standards, industry standards (e.g., IEC, DNV) and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with third-party verification bodies.

• Champion safety-by-design and ensure inherent safety principles are embedded in all designs.

• Contribute to technical assurance processes and project reviews.

• Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across projects.

Skills, experience & attributes of candidate

Skills & Attributes

• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices and adherence to all applicable HSSE standards and electrical safety rules.

• Strong systems-thinking and problem-solving capability.

• High attention to detail in defining requirements, specifications and scopes.

• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder and interface management skills.

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary, fast-paced project environments.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering.

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards it.

• Demonstrable experience in offshore electrical systems, including design, construction, commissioning and/or operations support.

• Experience working on offshore oil & gas projects.

Technical Experience in:

• Offshore power generation and distribution systems

• Power system studies and analysis

• Switchgear, protection systems, and control systems

• UPS and battery energy storage systems

• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) and motor control systems

• Hazardous area equipment (ATEX)

• Subsea or topsides electrical interfaces.

Posted: June 1st, 2026