Position Title : E & I Engineer

Employment Type : Full Time

Job Location : Basra – On-site

Category : Local

Position Summary

The Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer will be based on-site in Basra, Iraq, and will be responsible for supervising and executing electrical and instrumentation installation works for an EPC oil & gas construction project.

The role ensures that all site activities are performed safely, in compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, international standards, and HSE requirements. The E&I Engineer will coordinate closely with construction, QA/QC, engineering, commissioning teams, and subcontractors to ensure proper installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and timely project delivery while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute all electrical installation activities including MV/LV systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS systems, and associated power infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings and project specifications.

• Monitor and control cable tray installation, cable pulling, glanding, termination, and testing activities, ensuring compliance with method statements, ITPs, and international standards.

• Ensure proper installation of earthing and grounding systems, lightning protection systems, and hazardous area electrical equipment (Ex-rated equipment) as per project and safety requirements.

• Supervise installation of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level transmitters, control valves, analyzers, junction boxes, and marshalling cabinets.

• Oversee instrument tubing works, impulse line installation, supports, tagging, and identification to ensure alignment with engineering drawings and hook-up details.

• Support loop checking, calibration, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities in coordination with the commissioning team and client representatives.

• Review and interpret technical documents including single line diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, and layout drawings to ensure accurate site execution.

• Coordinate with construction, QA/QC, engineering, and subcontractor teams to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth workflow and timely project execution.

• Ensure all installation works are performed in compliance with project specifications, international standards (IEC, NEC, API where applicable), and contractual requirements.

• Participate in inspections, raise RFIs where required, support punch list clearance, and ensure proper documentation and as-built records are maintained.

• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, conduct risk assessments, participate in toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution of works within live plant or hazardous areas.

• Monitor daily site progress, report to the Construction Manager / Project Manager, and ensure activities are completed within approved schedules and cost parameters.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation & Control Engineering.

Experience

7–10 years experience in electrical and instrumentation installation – oil & gas construction.

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of electrical systems.

• Knowledge of Instrumentation and control systems.

• AutoCAD, Primavera P6 will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of E&I testing equipment and tools.

• Knowledge of Industry standards.