Principal Electrical Engineer

With Aibel you have a chance to develop your career through a range of projects in renewables and oil and gas. We call ourselves Engineering Pioneers. Whatever our job is, we approach it with creativity, curiosity and a drive to find new and better solutions. First we imagine the future. Then we build it.
As a Principal Electrical Engineer , you will lead and supervise engineering activities to ensure they meet all technical specifications, statutory requirements, and contractual obligations. In this role, you will be involved in defining project schedules and scopes of work, coordinating multi-discipline teams, and implementing essential work instructions to ensure project success.

About the position
The Principal Electrical Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all electrical discipline designs are developed in accordance with client documentation, authority regulations, and company governing documents. You will oversee the delivery of high-quality technical work, ensuring all deliverables are completed on time while proactively managing information exchange across various project roles. This position involves significant collaboration, as you will lead personnel, report progress to superiors, and maintain optimum manning levels to meet project targets. Ultimately, you contribute to the project's bottom line by managing budgets, identifying cost reductions, and fostering a safe, ethical, and productive working environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas or related industry.
• Extensive knowledge of international Codes and Standards, including IEC, IEEE, and NORSOK.
• Competence in MS Office, Navisworks, EIS, ProArc, and familiarity with PDMS and EIT work instructions
• A good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Personal qualities
We are looking for a leader who excels at fostering a collaborative and professional team environment. You should be a proactive communicator who can provide constructive feedback and recognition to team members while handling conflicts with sensitivity and discretion. An ideal candidate demonstrates a high level of independence and initiative, particularly regarding HSE standards and ethical conduct. Your problem-solving skills and drive for continuous improvement will be essential in managing productivity and meeting company targets.

Become our colleague
Aibel offers many career opportunities. With us, you can work across disciplines, build competence and develop your own potential. This contributes to a vibrant and engaging work environment. We also offer flexible working hours, and our welfare clubs have a wide range of activities and training opportunities for all our employees.

Our overall strategy is to strengthen and grow the company's strong position within various energy segments, including offshore wind, oil and gas and hydrogen. At the same time, we always pursue new opportunities. Aibel sees social responsibility as a fundamental prerequisite, and sustainable development is therefore a natural part of our guidelines, work procedures and decision-making processes.

We value diversity and work targeted to secure inclusion of all employees.

Work Place: Thailand, Bangkok or Map Ta Phut

We engage an external provider to conduct background checks on all final candidates. Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Candidates may be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 31. July 2026

Location: Thailand, Bangkok or Map Ta Phut