Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title:

Senior Project Engineer (Electrical)

 

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

 

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

 

 

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

 

Job Purpose:

 

To support the successful planning, execution, and delivery of projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor and consultant interfaces, and ensuring compliance with project requirements, client standards, and applicable regulations. The role is primarily office-based in Abu Dhabi, with regular coordination with site teams.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Tendering and service order preparation, including scope definition, technical evaluation, and commercial coordination

 

• Assist in activities related to the transition projects with office and site team, also provide support in planning, scheduling, and coordinating all technical aspects of projects.

 

• Follow up design drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards

 

• Support the Senior Project Manager in managing site activities, Service Orders, contractor performance, and coordination with consultants and stakeholders

 

• Monitor work progress and ensure alignment with project schedule and quality standards

 

• Participate in the preparation and review of technical submittals, method statements, RFIs, and progress reports

 

• Assist in resolving design, construction, and site issues

 

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and environmental standards

 

• Act as the focal point between the Abu Dhabi office and site teams to ensure effective coordination and information flow

 

• Support in quality compliance, cost monitoring and control activities

 

• Participate in internal and client meetings, providing quality and technical input where required

 

• Assist in preparation of handover documentation and project close-out reports

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline

 

• Minimum of 15 plus years of experience

 

• Experience in working with clients, contractors, and international stakeholders is an advantage

 

Key Skills:

 

• Experience in Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq
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• Strong technical and engineering background

 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

 

• Strong communication and coordination abilities

 

• Ability to work in complex environments with multi-disciplinary teams

 

• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)

 

• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are a plus