INSTRUMENTATION DESIGNER

Duncan & Ross Consulting; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan & Ross Consulting seeks an experienced Instrumentation Designer to support the design and development of instrumentation and control system layouts, drawings, and design documentation for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi. You will produce high-quality deliverables and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with project standards.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed instrument drawings, organizing document control, and supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of instrumentation design experience in industrial or infra projects.
• Experience in FEED and Detailed Design environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design principles and drafting standards.
• Experience with instrument hook-ups, loop diagrams, and installation details.

Responsibilities

• Develop instrumentation design deliverables for industrial projects.
• Prepare Instrument Location Plans, Hook-up Drawings, and LDI layouts.
• Coordinate with engineers across disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
• Incorporate vendor data and project specs into deliverables.
• Ensure drawings comply with project standards and international codes.
• Review drawings for completeness and constructability.
• Support 3D model development and design reviews where applicable.
• Assist in resolving design issues during EPC/PMC phases.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures.
• Support site surveys and as-built documentation updates.

Skills

Instrumentation design

AutoCAD

SmartPlant SPI

P&ID drafting

DCS/SCADA

Field instrumentation

Hazardous area

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering

Diploma in Drafting/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AVEVA Engineering

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

PDMS

E3D

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Instrumentation Designer to support the design and development of instrumentation and control system layouts, drawings, and design documentation for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality instrumentation design deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring compliance with project standards, and supporting project execution throughout FEED and Detailed Design phases.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop instrumentation design and drafting deliverables for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and update instrumentation design documents including Instrument Location Plans, Instrument Installation Details and Hook-up Drawings, Instrument Loop Diagrams, Cable Routing Layouts, Cable Tray Layouts, Cable Block Diagrams and Interconnection Diagrams, Junction Box and Marshalling Cabinet Layouts, Control Panel and Cabinet Layout Drawings
• Coordinate with Instrumentation Engineers and other engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and integrated design development.
• Incorporate vendor information, project specifications, and engineering requirements into design deliverables.
• Ensure instrumentation drawings and layouts comply with project standards, client requirements, and applicable international codes.
• Review and check design drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
• Participate in design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support 3D model development and design reviews where applicable.
• Assist in resolving design-related issues during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Maintain drawing registers and ensure document control procedures are followed.
• Support site surveys, field verification activities, and as-built documentation updates when required.
• Ensure assigned deliverables are completed within project schedules and quality requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Drafting Technology, or equivalent technical discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of instrumentation design experience in industrial, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, petrochemical, water, or power projects.
• Experience in FEED and Detailed Design (DD) project environments.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation design principles, installation requirements, and drafting standards.
• Experience in preparing instrument hook-ups, loop diagrams, cable routing drawings, junction box layouts, and installation details.
• Familiarity with instrumentation systems including DCS, PLC, SCADA, SIS/ESD, and Fire & Gas systems.
• Knowledge of field instrumentation, control valves, analyzers, and associated instrumentation equipment.
• Understanding of hazardous area requirements and instrumentation installation practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other engineering design software.
• Experience with SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AVEVA Engineering, E3D, PDMS, or similar design platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in brownfield and greenfield project environments (Preferred).
• Exposure to EPC contractor and PMC project execution environments (Preferred).Familiarity with construction support activities, field verification, and as-built documentation preparation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and coordination skills.