Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer Gradiant Manufacturing LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates 7/30/26 Engineering

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Responsibilities

Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including:

Single-Line Diagrams (SLD), load lists
Earthing and lightning protection layouts
Power distribution layouts
Cable sizing calculations, cable schedules, and termination schedules
MCC, DB, transformer, and related equipment specifications

Evaluate vendor quotations and prepare technical bid evaluations.
Review vendor documents such as GA drawings, wiring diagrams, and type test reports.
Supervise site activities including:

LV/MV equipment installation
Cable routing, laying, termination, and earthing works
Electrical testing (IR, HV, continuity, functional checks)

Support energization activities, motor solo runs, loop checks, and overall commissioning.
Develop and review instrumentation design deliverables:

P&IDs, Instrument Index, I/O lists
Datasheets for field instruments and analyzers
Hook-up drawings, loop diagrams, cable schedules, JB schedules

Select, size, and specify field instruments and analyzers in line with process requirements.
Prepare RFQs, review vendor proposals, and perform technical/commercial bid evaluations.
Review vendor documents, participate in FAT, and handle technical clarifications.
Supervise field installation, calibration, loop checking, and functional testing activities.
Support plant commissioning, troubleshoot instrumentation issues, and verify performance.
Develop and review control system engineering documents including:

Control Philosophy, Functional Design Specification (FDS)
Cause & Effect (C&E) Matrix, Control Sequence Tables (CST)
Alarm and trip schedules
PLC/DCS architecture and communication network diagrams

Configure PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI systems including:

Logic development, interlocks, sequences
HMI graphics, historian setup, reporting, and alarms configuration

Review control panel designs and wiring diagrams.
Lead and participate in FAT and SAT for PLC- and SCADA-based systems.
Coordinate interlock testing, control logic verification, and system commissioning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related engineering discipline.
5 to 10+ years of relevant experience in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems engineering.
Strong knowledge of international standards including IEC, ISA, IEEE, ATEX, SIL, HAZOP.
Handson experience with PLC/DCS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider, Allen Bradley, Yokogawa.
Solid understanding of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, motors, and motor starters.
Practical experience in engineering deliverables, vendor document review, FAT/SAT, site supervision, and commissioning.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.