Job description

The Lead Electrical Designer (EOI) at Wood Abu Dhabi is responsible for leading electrical design efforts for offshore FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) projects within the oil and gas sector. This role requires an experienced professional capable of managing complex upstream electrical design activities, ensuring compliance with engineering standards, and coordinating effectively across multidisciplinary teams. The position involves working under the supervision of the Lead Design or Design Engineer to deliver design documentation, adapt engineering solutions to project requirements, and ensure technical accuracy in drawings and specifications. The designer will be responsible for applying standard engineering techniques and modifying them to solve technical issues that arise during design execution. Key aspects of the role include creating and reviewing electrical system designs, producing accurate product and technical documentation, participating in formal and informal design reviews, and providing timely reports and updates to management. The candidate will support offshore and onshore project delivery, ensuring that production documentation meets project timelines and quality objectives. The role is part of Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business, which focuses on upstream and midstream projects, decarbonization, and electrification initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a proven record of delivering large and complex offshore projects, possess deep understanding of upstream FEED requirements, and demonstrate proficiency in engineering design systems and project coordination.