Lead Designer - Electrical

Drydocks World is expanding to Serbia!

We are establishing a new Engineering Project Support Centre in Belgrade , creating exciting opportunities for talented Serbian engineers to contribute to major global EPC, FPSO, Offshore Oil & Gas, and HVDC projects.

If you are interested in working on world-class projects while helping build a new engineering hub from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose

Responsible for leading, supervising, and coordinating electrical design and drafting activities for major offshore EPC projects, including HVDC platforms, offshore wind facilities, FPSO/FSO facilities, and other offshore oil and gas projects. Ensure the development of accurate, efficient, and constructible electrical 3D models, equipment layouts, cable routing arrangements, installation drawings, and associated design deliverables in accordance with approved engineering specifications, applicable international standards, and project requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure electrical design integration, technical accuracy, constructability, and timely completion of project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical design and drafting activities for major offshore EPC projects, ensuring compliance with approved engineering specifications, project requirements, and applicable international standards.
• Lead the development and review of electrical 3D models, including electrical equipment arrangements, cable trays, cable ladders, cable trenches, lighting systems, earthing arrangements, and associated electrical installations.
• Develop and review electrical general arrangement drawings, equipment layouts, cable routing drawings, cable tray layouts, lighting layouts, earthing layouts, and installation details based on approved engineering inputs.
• Coordinate with Electrical, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, HVAC, Instrumentation, and other engineering disciplines to ensure proper integration of electrical systems within the overall facility design.
• Review electrical engineering drawings, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, cable schedules, and other technical inputs to ensure accurate incorporation of engineering requirements into electrical layouts and design documentation.
• Conduct and participate in 3D model reviews, interdisciplinary design reviews, and clash detection exercises to identify and resolve electrical design conflicts and engineering interface issues.
• Ensure electrical layouts and installations consider equipment accessibility, maintenance clearances, cable segregation, electrical safety requirements, hazardous area classifications, and offshore environmental conditions.
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers to incorporate approved electrical equipment locations, cable routing requirements, cable support arrangements, earthing provisions, and engineering modifications into electrical drawings and models.
• Review and verify electrical design deliverables, including equipment layouts, cable tray layouts, lighting drawings, earthing drawings, cable routing documentation, installation details, and material take-offs for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide technical guidance to designers in resolving complex electrical layout challenges, congested cable routing arrangements, equipment interfaces, and installation constraints.
• Coordinate with construction, fabrication, and installation teams to ensure electrical designs are practical, constructible, and aligned with modular fabrication and offshore installation requirements.
• Support procurement and material management teams through the timely preparation and verification of electrical material take-offs, bills of materials, and relevant design documentation.

Education

• Diploma or Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or a related engineering discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering would be an advantage.
• Professional training or certification in AVEVA E3D/PDMS, AutoCAD Electrical, Smart 3D, or equivalent electrical design and modeling software would be preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in electrical design and drafting, preferably within offshore oil and gas, HVDC platforms, offshore wind, or major EPC projects.
• At least 3–5 years of experience leading or supervising electrical designers, draftsmen, and 3D modeling teams.

Key Competencies

• Extensive knowledge of electrical design, drafting, equipment layouts, cable routing, and installation practices for offshore EPC projects.
• Advanced proficiency in electrical design and 3D modeling software such as AVEVA E3D/PDMS, AutoCAD, Navisworks, Smart 3D, or equivalent engineering applications.
• Strong understanding of electrical single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, cable schedules, cable tray arrangements, lighting layouts, earthing drawings, and electrical installation details.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, distribution boards, UPS systems, and associated electrical installations.
• Understanding of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems and their physical layout, cable routing, segregation, access, and installation requirements.
• Working knowledge of applicable IEC, IEEE, NEC/NFPA, DNV, and other relevant electrical engineering standards and client specifications.
• Knowledge of hazardous area classification requirements, electrical safety clearances, cable segregation, earthing, and offshore environmental considerations.
• Ability to conduct 3D model reviews, clash detection, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.