Graduate Project Engineer

EHIF; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Sharjah, UAE is looking for recent engineering graduates for a Graduate Project Engineer role. This full-time position offers meaningful projects and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess an engineering degree and may apply with 0–12 months of experience. The role entails supporting engineering and project management services for onshore capital projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Group life & personal accident insurance

Employee share plan

Long service award

Continued professional development

Qualifications

• Recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply.
• 0–12 months of experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and project management services.
• Engage in supply chain, construction, and commissioning support.
• Work on complex onshore capital projects.

Skills

Engineering degree

Hands-on experience

Health, safety and environmental principles

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Wood is looking for recent engineering graduates for a Graduate Project Engineer role to join our Engineering team in Sharjah, UAE. This full‑time, office‑based position requires travel.

Role

Join our UAE Business Unit to support an international client operator delivering a portfolio of onshore capital projects. Responsibilities include engineering and project management services (EPC contract management), supply chain, construction and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects span greenfield and brownfield modifications, integrating low‑carbon solutions to support the client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful & interesting projects delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity & inclusion across the business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to align with the market
• Continued professional development through tailored development plans
• Global connections to work with experts worldwide shaping industry standards
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group life & personal accident insurance providing life assurance cover
• Employee share plan to purchase Wood shares with company match
• Long service award celebrating milestones at 5‑year intervals

Key Objectives

• Gain hands‑on experience in your discipline from day one
• Develop expertise within a fast‑paced, complex project environment
• Work with industry experts
• Acquire a broader understanding through hands‑on tasks
• Increase awareness of strengths and development areas for growth
• Learn fundamentals of health, safety and environmental principles
• Apply learning into knowledge

What makes you remarkable?

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. If you don’t match every statement but have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications / Expected

• Engineering degree
• 0–12 months of experience

Diversity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.