Engineering Manager – Oil & Gas Automation & Control Systems

Tanqeeb; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Actemium Emirates Projects (AEP), part of VINCI Energies, seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering activities for major brownfield upgrade projects in Abu Dhabi.

You will oversee Turbine Control Systems, DCS, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil, and safety engineering, coordinating with Clients, OEMs, EPC/PMC contractors, and site teams through the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (instrumentation/electrical/electronics/control/mechanical)
• Minimum 15 years Oil & Gas project experience
• Minimum 5 years in Engineering Manager role
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary EPC/Brownfield projects
• ADNOC project experience mandatory
• Experience with GE Mark VI/Mark VIe and DCS systems is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering disciplines (Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Safety)
• Ensure deliverables meet project specs, ADNOC requirements, codes and schedules
• Coordinate interfaces with OEMs, vendors, Client and site teams
• Lead design, constructability and safety reviews
• Support procurement, vendor document reviews, FAT/IFAT/SAT, commissioning and startup
• Provide engineering support during shutdowns, migrations, and commissioning

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Project management

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control, Mechanical or related Engineering

Tools

GE Mark VI/Mark VIe

Yokogawa DCS

Honeywell DCS

Industrial networks & cybersecurity

Job description

Job description

Actemium Emirates Projects (AEP), an operational entity of Cegelec Abu Dhabi, is a specialized engineering and contracting business unit focused on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems projects for the Oil & Gas industry. From initial design through to construction and commissioning, AEP delivers end-to-end solutions tailored to the sector’s technical and operational demands.

Active in Abu Dhabi and the Oil & Gas sector since 1980, AEP has successfully executed a wide range of projects, either directly for ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company) subsidiaries or as a specialized subcontractor supporting major contractors.

Actemium Emirates Projects benefits from the expertise, resources, and international network of VINCI Energies. Our team is composed of experienced project managers, skilled engineers, and a strong in-house construction workforce — all committed to delivering reliable, agile, and locally adapted solutions, while embracing a dynamic approach to innovation and sustainable performance.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering activities for major brownfield upgrade projects involving Turbine Control Systems, DCS, Compressor Control Systems, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Civil and associated plant systems.

The role will be responsible for managing engineering deliverables, technical interfaces, engineering resources, and coordination with Clients, OEMs, EPC/PMC contractors, construction, and commissioning teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering disciplines including Instrumentation & Control, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Safety Engineering.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with project specifications, ADNOC requirements, applicable codes and project schedules.
• Manage engineering activities related to:
  • Turbine Control Systems (GE Mark VI / Mark VIe)
  • DCS & Control System Integration
  • Compressor Control Systems
  • Machine Monitoring Systems
  • Electrical Power & UPS Systems
  • Industrial Networks & Cybersecurity Interfaces
• Coordinate technical interfaces with OEMs, vendors, Client, EPC/PMC and site teams.
• Lead design reviews, constructability reviews, safety reviews and technical evaluations.
• Support procurement, vendor document reviews, FAT, IFAT, SAT, construction, commissioning and startup activities.
• Provide engineering support during shutdowns, site installation, system migration and commissioning phases.
• Monitor engineering progress, resource allocation, risks and technical quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Control, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of Oil & Gas project experience.
• Minimum 5 years in an Engineering Manager role.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary EPC/Brownfield engineering projects.
• ADNOC project experience is mandatory.

Experience with GE Mark VI/Mark VIe, Yokogawa/Honeywell DCS, Compressor Control Systems, and execution of ADNOC brownfield projects will be considered a strong advantage.

Why join us ?

Our DNA

Trust, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Solidarity, Autonomy, Responsibility

Joining us means becoming part of a large group while enjoying the agility and warmth of a human-sized company!

A personalized onboarding journey from day one, with tailored career follow-up

Opportunities for growth, training, and mobility within a fast-growing international group

Close and supportive management

Recognition of employee performance through a company savings plan

Pride in shared achievements

Respect for the environment and local communities in the countries where we operate (Human Rights Guide)

Commitment to the health and safety of our employees

At VINCI Energies Oil & Gas, CSR initiatives are deeply embedded in our activities, our ways of working, and ultimately, in our DNA