Lead Electrical / I&C Engineer

About the role

The Lead Electrical / I&C Engineer provides technical expertise and leadership in electrical and instrumentation and control activities for investment projects. The role oversees design review, implementation and stakeholder coordination from early evaluation through execution.

Key responsibilities

• Support electrical / I&C activities in potential investments by defining phases, scope, budget, quality and time.
• Support procurement, investment control and commercial aspects of the electrical / I&C discipline.
• Represent the company with clients and third parties on all electrical / I&C matters, including negotiations.
• Review and approve all electrical / I&C design activities.
• Manage stakeholder communication with the client, joint venture members and leading entities.
• Develop and monitor operational systems and KPIs, and prepare consolidated reports on challenges, risks and mitigations.
• Take accountability for the investment budget and baseline development for technical inputs, and manage electrical / I&C risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.
• Ensure compliance with policies, legislation and professional standards, and support HSE initiatives and incident reporting in line with IMS policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience, including 5 years in a supervisory position; 2 years of GCC experience is a plus.
• Experience in power plants, oil & gas, petrochemical or heavy industrial EPC projects.
• Experience as a designer, Owner's Engineer, Owner's Representative or EPC engineering lead.
• Strong capability in electrical / I&C design review, power distribution and control systems, contractor management and multidisciplinary coordination.
• PMP preferred, with experience in Primavera P6 and schedule management.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems, materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills (required).