Lead Instrumentation & Automation Engineer, Onshore Oil & Gas

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Automation Engineer to lead design and execute engineering activities for onshore oil & gas projects. The role requires 10-15 years of relevant experience, including mandatory involvement in ADNOC projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in control systems, automation design, and integration, ensuring compliance with international standards. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in instrumentation and automation engineering in onshore oil & gas projects.
• Mandatory ADNOC project experience (minimum one FEED or Detailed Design project).
• Strong knowledge of Engineering Phase work FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detail Design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and coordination of instrumentation and automation systems for oil & gas facilities.
• Develop, review, and approve instrumentation design deliverables.
• Ensure integration of DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems with process systems.

Skills

Process instrumentation

Control systems

Automation design

Integration with field and process systems

Mentorship and leadership

Education

Bachelors Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, or Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

Job description

A leading engineering company in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Automation Engineer to lead design and execute engineering activities for onshore oil & gas projects. The role requires 10-15 years of relevant experience, including mandatory involvement in ADNOC projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in control systems, automation design, and integration, ensuring compliance with international standards. Immediate availability is preferred.