Electrical Design Engineer – Oil & Gas

About the role

An experienced Electrical Design Technician is sought for the Engineering team in the Oil & Gas sector. The engineer handles electrical design for complex industrial plants on EPC, FEED and Detail Engineering projects, working closely with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams, clients and suppliers. Offshore experience is considered a plus.

Key responsibilities

• Perform electrical design for onshore Oil & Gas facilities.
• Draw single-line, multi-line and wiring diagrams.
• Select LV/MV switchboards, power and control cables, motors, industrial lighting and earthing systems.
• Prepare datasheets, technical specifications, material requisitions, cable lists, load lists and motor lists.
• Support hazardous area classification (ATEX / IECEx) and short-circuit calculations and protection coordination studies.
• Interface with suppliers for technical clarifications and bid evaluations, and support construction and commissioning when needed.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, API, EN and ATEX standards.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrotechnics.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role in Oil & Gas or industrial plant engineering.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, CEI, ATEX, IECEx standards and LV/MV industrial systems, and of hazardous areas (Zone 1, Zone 2).
• Good command of technical English; Italian is a plus.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, independently and with good time management.
• Preferred: experience in international EPC projects and in brownfield, revamping or upstream projects.

Required skills

• AutoCAD / EPLAN (mandatory)
• ETAP, Caneco, Dialux (preferred)