Principal Designer - Electrical (Offshore)

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood Chennai Office is hiring the candidate for the Principal Designer in Electrical expertise in Offshore FPSO Projects . Oil & Gas project experience is preferred. Due to the nature of the projects the sites are spread across Global. Therefore, this role can be based at any of our Chennai offices on a hybrid / remote basis with the expectation of regular travel as required. The Role Wood Chennai Office is hiring the candidate for the Principal Designer in Electrical expertise in Offshore FPSO Projects . Ability to prepare and check engineering deliverables in a multi-discipline task force-based engineering environment (Essential) Oil & Gas project experience is preferred. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Oil & Gas Sector Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field. Typical responsibilities • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Design environment with lead role in project execution (Essential). • Ability to lead large/medium teams in a multi-discipline task force-based engineering environment (Essential) • Proven expertise in FEED and EPC Engineering execution • Experience in offshore projects- Preferable • Leadership of large design teams in a multi-discipline project environment, to produce deliverables on schedule, of the correct quality and technical content. • Perform FEED / detailed design for offshore electrical systems for Fixed platforms, FPSOs and brownfield modifications • Discipline expert in the production and checking of electrical design deliverables, including Single line diagrams, Block diagrams, Schematic/Connection diagrams, Electrical equipment layouts / Substation layouts, Lighting layouts, Earthing layouts, Hazardous area classification layouts, Cable tray layouts and Cable routing layouts. • Discipline expert in the activities, procedures, and methods associated with electrical systems design development, including Cable scheduling and routing design, Cable tray filling design, Lighting design, Electrical bulk material take-off • Discipline expert in the application of AutoCAD / MicroStation for the production of 2D electrical drawings. • Experienced in managing the development of electrical design in a 3D model environment via 3D CAD modelling systems (PDMS / E3D / SP3D) • Expert in managing design interface issues with other disciplines What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected: • Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering or Equivalent (Essential) • 10 - 20 years of experience in electrical design, with offshore project exposure (Essential) • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Electrical Design environment with lead role in project execution (Essential). • Ability to lead large/medium teams in a multi-discipline task force-based engineering environment (Essential) • Proven expertise in FEED and EPC Engineering execution • Experience in offshore projects- Preferable