Graduate Instrument & Control Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Graduate I&C Engineer to join our Oil, Gas & New Energies team. This UAE National role is office based in Abu Dhabi and focuses on developing instrumentation and control engineering fundamentals under mentorship.

You will assist in instrument selection, sizing, datasheets, and control philosophy, work with SPI INtools, AutoCAD, PLC/DCS, and coordinate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation principles, sensors, control systems, PLCs, DCS, and automation concepts.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, NEC, and API standards (basic level acceptable at graduate stage).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.

Responsibilities

• Develop a solid understanding of I&C engineering fundamentals by supporting design activities such as instrument selection, sizing, datasheets and control philosophy preparation.
• Enhance proficiency in industry standard tools such as SPI INtools, AutoCAD, PLC/DCS configuration basics, and loop diagram development.
• Assist in creating and reviewing I&C documentation including hook-up drawings, cable schedules, instrument indexes, cause & effect diagrams and I/O lists.
• Support interdisciplinary coordination with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Piping teams to ensure I&C requirements are integrated into project deliverables.
• Participate in field activities such as site surveys, instrument inspections, loop checks and commissioning support to gain practical experience.
• Learn and apply relevant standards and codes such as ISA, IEC, NEC and API to ensure compliance and technical accuracy in design tasks.
• Contribute to control system studies by supporting alarm rationalization, SIL assessments and basic control logic development under mentor guidance.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Electrical/Electronics/Industrial Engineering (related)

Tools

SPI INtools

AutoCAD

PLC/DCS simulation tools

Job description

Job DescriptionWood is currently recruiting for an experienced Graduate I amp C Engineer -UAE National as part of our Engineering team within our Oil Gas amp New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation the position will full time office based in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream onshore and offshore gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory nbsp Energy security transition and supply have never been more important You our enabling teams are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality

Objectives

Develop a solid understanding of I amp C engineering fundamentals by supporting design activities such as instrument selection sizing datasheets and control philosophy preparation Enhance proficiency in industry standard tools such as SPI INtools AutoCAD PLC DCS configuration basics and loop diagram development Assist in creating and reviewing I amp C documentation including hook up drawings cable schedules instrument indexes cause amp effect diagrams and I O lists Support interdisciplinary coordination with Process Mechanical Electrical and Piping teams to ensure I amp C requirements are fully integrated into project deliverables Participate in field activities such as site surveys instrument inspections loop checks and commissioning support to gain practical experience Learn and apply relevant standards and codes such as ISA IEC NEC and API to ensure compliance and technical accuracy in design tasks Contribute to control system studies by supporting alarm rationalization SIL assessments and basic control logic development under mentor guidance Invest in continuous development by completing I amp C training modules control systems instrumentation basics safety systems and actively seeking feedback to improve

Qualifications

Qualifications nbsp Bachelor s degree in Instrumentation amp Control Engineering Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Industrial Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university Basic understanding of instrumentation principles sensors control systems PLCs DCS and automation concepts Familiarity with key industry standards such as ISA IEC NEC and API basic level acceptable at graduate stage Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including P amp IDs loop diagrams wiring diagrams and control narratives Exposure to engineering software such as SPI INtools AutoCAD and basic PLC DCS simulation tools advantageous Strong analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail Good communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams Willingness to learn adapt and take part in on the job training site visits and technical development programs

Qualifications:Bachelor s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university.Basic understanding of instrumentation principles, sensors, control systems, PLCs, DCS, and automation concepts.Familiarity with key industry standards such as ISA, IEC, NEC, and API (basic level acceptable at graduate stage).Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.Exposure to engineering software such as SPI/INtools, AutoCAD, and basic PLC/DCS simulation tools (advantageous).Strong analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail.Good communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Willingness to learn, adapt, and take part in on the job training, site visits, and technical development programs

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world s most critical challenges.