Senior Electrical Engineer
We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team at BENTEC, to be based at our Aberdeen office. Hybrid working available.
Key details
Job title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Location: Aberdeen / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time / ad‑hoc
About BENTEC
BENTEC is a global leader in energy engineering and technology – trusted by major operators, known for its technical credibility, and relied upon to deliver in the world’s most complex environments.
With decades of experience in the design and manufacture of rig and energy systems, BENTEC combines engineering expertise with practical insight and advanced digital capability. From concept to decommissioning, BENTEC delivers equipment, systems and aftermarket support services that maximise performance across hydrocarbons, renewables and emerging energy technologies.
From more efficient drilling and extending asset life, to bringing smarter technologies to the field, BENTEC helps customers think bigger, move faster, and go further.
Opportunity for all
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make any reasonable adjustments you need during the recruitment process.
We value all our people and their contributions and recognise the benefits we gain from the diversity that exists amongst our teams.
You and the role
Time‑served Electrical Engineer familiar with the design, equipment and production of deliverables typically associated with offshore drilling facilities.
Primary responsibilities
Safety
* Use of safe approach in design and working practices, following the objectives of the Office and project specific Health, Safety and Environmental Plans. Encouragement of attention to safety in personnel allocated to own area of responsibility.
Financial
* Awareness and understanding of the business drivers within the Bentec / Client relationship and how these can be influenced by innovative designs and fit‑for‑purpose solutions.
Business Development
* Development of good working relationship with Client and site personnel.
* Use of opportunities at meetings with Clients, Vendors etc. to learn of additional work which Bentec could undertake and to promote Bentec's capabilities.
* During surveys and site visits, communication with Operations and Maintenance personnel to determine any opportunities where Bentec could provide an engineering solution to existing problems or for improving the existing practice.
Departmental Development
* Liaison with the Lead Discipline Engineer to identify areas for development and to implement improvements in working practices
Systems and Processes
* Provision of information as required by Bentec Systems.
People
* Assistance with development of Graduate Discipline Engineers and Trainee Discipline Designers.
Quality
* Adherence to the Bentec BMS.
* Keeping up to date with technical developments, client national and international standards and legislative requirements related to the role.
Planning & Organising
* Direct functional responsibility for technical integrity of engineering within own area of responsibility delivering to schedule and budget.
* Allocated tasks and responsibility within a project by the Lead Discipline Engineer.
Experience
* Proven experience in discipline engineering role with an Oilfield Operator, Drilling Contractor or Service Company.
Behaviour and Skills
* Demonstrate competence in discipline engineering.
* Must be well organised, proactive and a good communicator
* Good interpersonal skills with an ability to tailor their approach to deal appropriately with all levels of contact.
* An assertive and self‑confident person
* Team player who demonstrates maximum flexibility and remain calm under pressure
* Deadline conscious with strong drive and initiative and ability to work well in time sensitive situations
* Understanding of the Oil & Gas sector marketplace, market forces
* Must speak and write fluent English.
Minimum qualifications
* Professional qualifications and member of discipline professional institution are preferred
Region
* Scotland
Application deadline: 28 / 11 / 2025
Location: Aberdeen, UK
Company homepage: https: / / www.bentec.com /
Office address: Deilmannstrasse 1 48455 Bad Bentheim
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