Junior Instrument & Control Engineer (UAE National)

Wood; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Commitment to professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is recruiting a Graduate I&C Engineer (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi to join our Oil, Gas & New Energies team. The role is office-based and full-time, offering exposure to instrumentation and control engineering across major projects.

You will develop practical skills in instrumentation, drawings, and control concepts while working with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to ISA/IEC/NEC/API standards. Training and career development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic understanding of instrumentation principles, sensors, control systems, PLCs and automation concepts.
• Familiarity with ISA, IEC, NEC and API standards (basic level).
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams and control narratives.
• Exposure to SPI/INtools, AutoCAD and PLC/DCS simulation tools is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop solid understanding of I&C engineering fundamentals by supporting design activities.
• Enhance proficiency in SPI/INtools, AutoCAD, PLC/DCS configuration basics and loop diagram development.
• Assist in creating and reviewing I&C documentation including hook-up drawings and instrument indices.
• Support coordination with Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Piping teams.
• Participate in field activities such as site surveys and loop checks.
• Learn and apply ISA, IEC, NEC and API standards in design tasks.
• Contribute to control system studies with alarm rationalization and basic logic development.
• Pursue training modules and seek feedback for continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Electrical/Electronics background

Tools

SPI/INtools

AutoCAD

PLC/DCS configuration basics

Job description

Wood is recruiting a Graduate I&C Engineer (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi to join our Oil, Gas & New Energies team. The role is office-based and full-time, offering exposure to instrumentation and control engineering across major projects.

You will develop practical skills in instrumentation, drawings, and control concepts while working with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to ISA/IEC/NEC/API standards. Training and career development are emphasized.