LEAD INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Dubai seeks a highly experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer to oversee instrumentation engineering for onshore oil and gas projects. The role includes leading the preparation of engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with international standards, and providing technical leadership to junior engineers. Candidates should have 12-15 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation or a related discipline, and proficiency in industry-specific software. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12-15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering.
• Experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Design.
• ADNOC or major Middle East client experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and approval of engineering deliverables.
• Develop project-specific instrumentation design standards.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Review vendor documentation for instrumentation packages.
• Conduct technical evaluations and vendor assessments.
• Manage junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Support procurement activities.
• Provide technical support during project execution.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Technical leadership

Knowledge of codes and standards

Proficiency in engineering software

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

SPI/INtools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Instrumentation Engineer to oversee and manage all instrumentation engineering activities for onshore oil and gas projects during the engineering phase including FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design. The successful candidate will ensure that all instrumentation deliverables meet project requirements international standards and client specifications while providing technical leadership to the instrumentation team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the preparation review and approval of all instrumentation engineering deliverables including datasheets specifications layouts wiring diagrams loop diagrams I/O lists and cable schedules.
• Develop and review project-specific instrumentation design philosophies standards and procedures in line with client and industry requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes standards and regulations (e.g. IEC ISA API).
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (process mechanical electrical control systems piping and civil) to ensure seamless integration of instrumentation systems.
• Review vendor documentation for instrumentation packages ensuring alignment with project requirements and specifications.
• Conduct technical evaluations clarifications and vendor bid assessments for instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Manage and guide junior instrumentation engineers and designers ensuring quality accuracy and timely completion of work.
• Participate in design reviews HAZOPs SIL studies and constructability assessments.
• Support procurement activities including technical bid evaluations and vendor selection.
• Ensure instrumentation deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Provide technical support during project execution including responding to RFIs and resolving engineering queries.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Instrumentation Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 1215 years of experience in instrumentation engineering with substantial exposure to onshore oil and gas projects.
• Proven track record in Engineering phase activities (FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design).
• Strong knowledge of international and client-specific instrumentation codes and standards.
• Proficiency in relevant engineering software and tools (e.g. SPI/INtools AutoCAD SmartPlant Review).
• Experience in preparing MTOs equipment specifications and requisitions for all major instrumentation systems.
• Strong leadership coordination and communication skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• ADNOC or other major Middle East client experience.

VERTICAL:

ENGINEERING