Principle Electrical Engineer - Onshore

doha, Qatar

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reference
Job reference 1273398
location
Location doha, Qatar
sector
Sector Others
function
Function Engineering & Design
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published May 20, 2026

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer – Onshore Oil & Gas (In-House Projects)
Location: Qatar Office
Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical engineering services that meet company, its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
  • Manage electrical engineering project requirements.
  • Manage electrical engineering services such as: 

    • participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and comply with required checking procedures;
    • ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes;
    • provide advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities.  For example, oversee requisitions, technical bid evaluations and purchase order preparation.
  • Act as the electrical engineering Lead on specific projects.
  • If responsible for a team:

    • outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress; and
    • ensure the required services meet company, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget. 
  • Proactively resolve any discrepancies between company and its Customer's requirements.
  • Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in electrical engineering.
  • If required, assist and support junior personnel within the electrical engineering team.
  • Communicate effectively with the electrical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
  • Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required.

Quality Assurance

  • Responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of Quality Assurance systems.

Safety

  • Responsible for personal safety safe, safe working practices. Understand and follow OH & S procedures promoting health, safety and environmental awareness.

HSE Capability: 

  • Maintain HSE focus with the team to ensure OHSE requirements.
  • Demonstrate business practices commensurate with a culture of world’s best health, safety and environmental performance.
  • Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to:

    • personal well-being;
    • healthy and safe workplaces and activities; and
    • Continuously improve company health, safety and environmental performance.
    • Identify and report work hazards and incidents.

Requirements:

  • Must have Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited University.
  • Minimum 17+ years design experience (Detailed Design, PRE-FEED, FEED) within the oil and gas industry, with last 5 years’ at least, leading a team of discipline engineers and designers
  • Minimum 10 years in Onshore projects.
  • Extensive work experience at a senior level within the Oil & Gas industry
  • Extensive technical, practical and leadership experience in leading large projects.

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