Junior Instrument & Control Engineer

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Graduate I&C Engineer (UAE National) for our Oil & Gas & New Energies team in Abu Dhabi. The role is full-time and office-based to develop I&C fundamentals while supporting design activities and field tasks.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, learn ISA/IEC/NEC/API standards, and contribute to control system studies under mentor guidance in a dynamic project environment. This role offers a solid entry path within Wood’s delivery model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related field.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation principles, sensors, control systems, PLCs and DCS.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, NEC and API (basic level acceptable at graduate stage).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs, loop 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 SPI INtools AutoCAD PLC DCS 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 fully integrated into project deliverables.
• Participate in field activities such as site surveys, instrument inspections, loop checks and commissioning support.
• Learn and apply ISA IEC NEC and API standards 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&C training modules and seeking feedback to improve.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control systems

P&IDs

AutoCAD

PLC/DCS

SPI INtools

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Related discipline

Tools

SPI/INtools

AutoCAD

PLC/DCS simulation tools

Job description

Wood 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 be full-time office based in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future Transforming the world Wood s Oil Gas amp New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe We have experienced teams a proven delivery model and a strong reputation 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics 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. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world s most critical challenges.