Principal Electrical Designer Offshore

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose

• The Principal Electrical Designer is responsible for leading electrical design and drafting activities for offshore oil & gas projects during the detailed engineering phase.
• The role ensures delivery of high-quality compliant and constructible design outputs aligned with project specifications international standards and client requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical design and drafting activities for offshore facilities.
• Act as focal point for multidisciplinary coordination.
• Develop and review drawings such as SLDs layouts cable routing lighting and earthing systems.
• Preparation of Substation/ Switchgear room layouts for offshore projects.
• Lead 3D modeling using SP3D / E3D and participate in model reviews.
• Support engineering deliverables MTOs and layout development.
• Ensure timely delivery in line with project schedules.
• Review vendor drawings and support technical clarifications.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC HSE and hazardous area requirements.
• Mentor junior designers and support team development.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 18 years of experience in offshore electrical design.
• Experience in offshore EPC and detailed engineering projects.
• Should have experience of working in Offshore brownfield projects.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of offshore electrical systems (MV/LV substations lighting earthing).
• Familiar with IEC ADNOC standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD SP3D.

HSE & Safety

• Knowledge of hazardous area classification and electrical safety in design.

Key Skills

• Leadership and team management.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.

Authority & Decision Making

• Responsible for technical quality of design deliverables.
• Supports project execution within schedule and budget constraints.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1