
Lamprell
Lead Designer - Instrumentation
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 10 - 15 yrs
Job expiry date: 20/04/2026
Job overview
Date posted
06/03/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
10 - 15 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
20/04/2026
Job description
The Lead Designer - Instrumentation is responsible for delivering high-quality electrical, instrumentation, and telecom designs for offshore and onshore oil and gas facilities in compliance with customer technical specifications and company standards. This role involves preparing equipment layouts, EIT support drawings, schematics, single-line diagrams, termination drawings, hook-ups, and 3D models, while performing interdisciplinary design checks and ensuring safety, operability, and materials handling considerations. The designer monitors project schedules, manages resources across multiple projects, reviews vendor drawings, supports bid engineering with material and man-hour estimations, and incorporates lessons learned into future designs. Additionally, the position includes overseeing change management, preparing as-built documentation, coordinating across offices, supporting HSES compliance, and acting as a checker or mentor for team members. Proficiency in PDMS/Aveva or equivalent 3D modeling tools, AutoCAD, and familiarity with international electrical and instrumentation standards (IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, IEEE) are required. Practical experience on-site or deputed to project sites is highly desirable.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop electrical, instrumentation, and telecom designs including layouts, SLDs, schematics, termination drawings, hook-ups, and 3D models under guidance from Senior/Lead Engineer
- Plan, distribute, monitor, and check design deliverables, ensuring timely completion and quality adherence
- Participate in bid engineering, including man-hour estimation and material assessment
- Review vendor drawings and incorporate data into project deliverables, ensuring compliance with project specifications
- Conduct interdisciplinary design checks, site surveys, and provide input for material requisitions and allocation
- Manage change control, identify project risks, and ensure lessons learned are applied to future projects
- Support performance assessments of design team members and identify training needs
- Coordinate project activities across multiple office locations, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to schedules
- Oversee project closeout including preparation and submission of as-built documentation
- Ensure compliance with HSES policies, procedures, and applicable information security standards
Experience & skills
- Minimum 10 years of experience in instrumentation and electrical design for offshore/onshore oil and gas facilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering; Master’s degree preferred
- Proficiency in PDMS/Aveva or equivalent 3D modeling tools and AutoCAD
- Strong knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, and telecom design standards
- Familiarity with international engineering standards including IEC, ISA, API, NFPA, and IEEE
- Practical experience working on-site or deputed to project sites
- Ability to perform interdisciplinary design checks and ensure compliance with safety, access, and materials handling requirements
- Experience in reviewing vendor drawings and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
- Capability to manage project schedules, resources, and material requisitions effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across teams and offices