Engineer II - Projects Electrical

Petrofac is currently looking to recruit an Engineer II - Projects.

What We Do

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.

Job Description – Junior Project Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Project Site

Discipline: Electrical

Level: Junior Project Engineer

Reporting To: Project/Delivery Manager

Role Purpose

The Junior Project Engineer – Electrical will be based at site and support the Project/Delivery team in coordinating electrical vendor activities, inspections, testing, and Client interfaces.

The role will provide hands-on site coordination while developing a sound understanding of the project's electrical equipment and systems, including electrical packages associated with major rotating equipment and other critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate electrical vendor/OEM representative visits to site.
• Coordinate vendor mobilization, site access, permits, work areas, and required facilities.
• Liaise with Client electrical representatives to arrange inspections, witness activities, testing, and technical coordination meetings.
• Support vendor representatives during inspections, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and other site activities.
• Develop a basic understanding of electrical systems and equipment relevant to the project.
• Follow up on vendor technical queries, inspection findings, punch-list items, and outstanding actions.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering, Construction, Quality, HSE, Planning, Procurement, and other disciplines to ensure vendor activities are properly supported.
• Monitor the readiness of equipment and systems for planned vendor activities and inspections.
• Maintain a schedule and tracker for vendor visits, inspections, testing activities, and outstanding actions.
• Participate in site walkdowns and support identification and closure of electrical-related issues.
• Maintain proper records of inspections, vendor reports, action lists, and technical correspondence.
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project/Delivery Manager.
• Identify potential schedule constraints or technical issues and escalate them promptly.
• Ensure vendor activities comply with project specifications, approved procedures, quality requirements, and HSE standards.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within EPC, oil & gas, or industrial projects.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, equipment, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Site experience is preferred.
• Exposure to OEM/vendor coordination would be an advantage.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
  
  

• Proactive and site-oriented.
• Strong coordination and follow-up capabilities.
• Good communication skills with vendors and Client representatives.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Organized and able to manage multiple activities.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to quality.