Lead Instrumentation and Control Systems Project Engineer

Right Advisors; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Advisors is seeking a Lead Instrumentation and Control Systems Project Engineer in Dubai. The role focuses on coordinating ControlSystems and Instrumentation activities, supervising sub-contractors, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to IEC, ISA, NFPA, API, ATEX, SIL standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, strong English, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD and PLC/Logic programming; a disciplined, multi-disciplinary thinker with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Proficient in English.
• Strong analytical and multi-disciplinary thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ControlSystems and Instrumentation Engineering activities and associated procurement processes.
• Oversee engineering deliverables from Sub-Contractors and ensure compliance with contract, codes and standards; optimize designs for efficiency and cost.
• Evaluate deficiencies and implement corrective engineering solutions; conduct negotiations and secure approvals.
• Manage all documentation and correspondence with Employer, Sub-Contractors, suppliers, and internal teams with proper record-keeping.
• Prepare, monitor, and report the Engineering Department budget and work schedule; identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage signed procurement packages; monitor equipment manufacturing; participate in FAT; resolve scope changes with suppliers.
• Provide technical oversight and support for site implementation; coordinate with other disciplines; participate in bid evaluations or tender processes.
• Conduct root cause analyses for non-conformities; develop corrective action plans; contribute to Method Statements and HSE risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Quality procedures and IMS; participate in trainings and meetings; minimize environmental impact.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC/Logic programming

MS Office

Job description

Lead Instrumentation and Control Systems Project Engineer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 03/06/2026

Right Advisors Private Limited is a human resource consulting and staffing organization based in Faridabad, India, providing recruitment and managed HR services to businesses across multiple industries. The company focuses on building long-term partnerships with clients by delivering cost-effective talent acquisition and workforce management solutions.

Their services include recruitment, contract staffing, payroll management, executive search, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). With a solutions-based consulting approach, the firm combines management consulting practices with flexible staffing models to help organizations improve productivity and focus on core business operations.

Right Advisors supports companies in building high-performance teams through talent acquisition, assessment, and development services.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate ControlSystems and Instrumentation Engineering activities and associated procurement processes.
• Oversee engineering deliverables from Sub-Contractors—including calculations, reports,specifications, and drawings—to ensure compliance with the Contract between andthe Employer, engineering services agreements, applicable codes and standards(IEC, ISA, and others), approved work schedules, the project engineeringbudget, and HSE, environmental, and quality objectives. Ensure designs are optimized for technical efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate deficiencies,non-conformities, and technical identified by the Employer orthe Construction Team; develop and implement corrective engineering solutions;conduct technical negotiations with the Employer; and ensure formal resolutionand approvals.
• Manage all documentationand correspondence with the Employer, Sub-Contractors, suppliers, and internalteams, including review comments, meeting minutes, and action lists; ensureproper record-keeping, controlled access, and appropriate distribution.
• Prepare, monitor, andreport the Engineering Department budget and work schedule; identify technicalrisks, develop mitigation plans, and implement value engineering principles tooptimize technical solutions and prevent budget or schedule deviations. DefineKPIs for departmental processes, track performance, and implement correctiveactions for deviations.
• Manage all signedprocurement packages, including engineering, planning, reporting, supply, siteinstallation, and commissioning supervision; monitor technical compliance andprogress of equipment manufacturing; participate in Factory Acceptance Tests(FAT); and resolve any scope changes or technical issues with suppliers.
• Provide technicaloversight and support for site implementation; coordinate effectively withother engineering disciplines; and participate in technical bid evaluations ortender processes as required.
• Conduct root causeanalyses for non-conformities, develop corrective action plans, and ensureresolution. Prepare and/or participate in Method Statements, HSE RiskAssessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance withthe Company’s Quality procedures, Integrated Management System, anddocumentation requirements. Participate in and contribute to Quality,Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), and Environmental trainings andmeetings. Take appropriate measures to minimize environmental impact, resourceconsumption, and waste generation.

Requirements

Job Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Good command of English(written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Officeapplications.
• Working knowledge ofAutoCAD and PLC/Logic programming software.
• Experience with specific DCS/PLCsystems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson).
• Standards Knowledge of IEC, ISA,NFPA, API, ATEX, SIL, etc.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical,mechanical, and process engineering principles.
• Proven design coordination and siteexperience.
• Strong analytical andmulti-disciplinary thinking skills.
• Effective teamwork, time management,and stress management abilities.

Job Requirements and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Good command of English(written and spoken).
• Proficiency in MS Officeapplications.
• Working knowledge ofAutoCAD and PLC/Logic programming software.
• Experience with specific DCS/PLCsystems (e.g., Siemens, Schneider, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson).
• Standards Knowledge of IEC, ISA,NFPA, API, ATEX, SIL, etc.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical,mechanical, and process engineering principles.
• Proven design coordination and siteexperience.
• Strong analytical andmulti-disciplinary thinking skills.
• Effective teamwork, time management,and stress management abilities.