Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer

Job Description:

Electrical Engineering

• Perform electrical system design including LV/MV power distribution, load lists, cable sizing, cable routing, earthing & lightning protection systems.

• Prepare and review single line diagrams (SLD), layouts, schematics, cable schedules, and calculations.

• Coordinate with vendors for electrical equipment selection, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations.

• Ensure compliance with relevant standards such as IEC, IEEE, NEC, API, and project specifications.

• Provide engineering support during procurement, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Instrumentation & Control Engineering

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables including instrument datasheets, index, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control philosophies.

• Perform instrument selection and specification for process measurement, control, and safety systems.

• Support DCS, PLC, and SIS related design activities, including I/O lists and cause & effect charts.

• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and design review workshops as required.

• Interface with process, mechanical, piping, civil, and automation disciplines to ensure integrated design.

General Responsibilities

• Act as a design engineer and provide technical input across project phases (FEED, detailed engineering, and modifications) and engineering support during tendering phase.

• Review vendor drawings and documents for compliance with design intent.

• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within scope, and in accordance with quality standards.

• Support site queries, technical clarifications, and as-built documentation.

• Mentor junior engineers and designers where applicable.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 5 years of working experience as an Electrical & Instrumentation Design Engineer.

• Proven experience in oil & gas / petrochemical EPC projects.

• Hands-on experience in FEED and detailed engineering.

• Exposure to brownfield projects, plant modifications, or revamp works is an advantage.

• Familiarity with client standards and international codes commonly used in the oil & gas industry.

Qualification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or equivalent.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or equivalent is an added advantage.

• Formal training or certification in DCS, PLC, or Functional Safety (SIL) is a plus.

Require Skill:

• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design principles.

• Good understanding of oil & gas process facilities and plant operations.

• Proficient in engineering tools and software (e.g. ETAP, Dialux, SmartPlant, AutoCAD or equivalent).

• Strong coordination and communication skills with multidisciplinary teams and other Teams.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently under tight schedules.

• Good problem-solving skills with attention to constructability and site practicality.

• Willing to perform occasional site visits.