Lead Electrical Engineer
BH-344253
Posted: 13/08/2026
- TBC
- China Chengdu
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Position: Lead Electrical Engineer
Location: Chengdu, China for the engineering phase then Azerbaijan
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: 12 month Renewable contract
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support a major onshore gas processing development project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all electrical engineering activities from detailed engineering through commissioning and start-up.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: Chengdu, China for the engineering phase then Azerbaijan
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: 12 month Renewable contract
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to support a major onshore gas processing development project. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all electrical engineering activities from detailed engineering through commissioning and start-up.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering execution
- Manage EPC contractor deliverables
- Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces
- Lead technical design reviews
- Manage electrical risks and changes
- Support construction and commissioning
- 15+ years Oil & Gas experience
- 10+ years in Lead Electrical Engineering roles
- Onshore facilities experience
- HV Substation 110kV expertise
- Electrical commissioning and start-up
- Contractor management
- Gas processing facilities
- International megaprojects
- Brownfield modifications
- Asian EPC experience
- Utility grid interface projects
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.