PMC Senior Constuction Engineer - EandI

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I to oversee on-site activities for large-scale oil and gas projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage electrical and instrumentation construction, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and 15+ years in Oil & Gas, with at least 5 years on major capital projects (> $500M). Travel flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and adjust work location as project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities onsite ensuring compliance with IFC drawings and project specs.
• Coordinate with contractors and site teams to allocate resources and monitor productivity for timely E&I completion.
• Oversee installation of electrical systems (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cabling) and instrumentation devices; support pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance, coordinate inspections, close NCRs and verify code compliance (NEC, IEC, ISA).
• Enforce HSE adherence, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution in hazardous areas.

Skills

Communications skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description:

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I with a proven track record in overseeing and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world

Woods Oil, Gas & 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.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Ensure all electrical and instrumentation construction activities are carried out safely, with strict adherence to HSE standards and zero incidents.
• Guarantee that installations meet project specifications, international codes (IEC, NEC, ISA), and client requirements, closing NCRs promptly.
• Guarantee that installations meet project specifications, international codes (IEC, NEC, ISA), and client requirements, closing NCRs promptly.
• Monitor progress of E&I works, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective measures to ensure timely completion of milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities onsite, ensuring compliance with IFC drawings, project specifications, and industry standards.
• Manage contractors and site teams, allocate resources, and monitor productivity to ensure timely completion of E&I works.
• Oversee installation of electrical systems (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cabling) and instrumentation devices (sensors, transmitters, PLC/DCS systems). Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all E&I works meet QA/QC standards. Coordinate inspections, close NCRs, and verify compliance with codes (NEC, IEC, ISA).
• Enforce strict adherence to HSE policies, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution of electrical and instrumentation works in hazardous areas.

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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 dont 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.

Expected:

• Degree with a minimum of 15 years Oil and Gas industry experience, including at least 5 years on major capital projects, (> 500 M USD) with Construction Management and Site Management focus
• Experience within an Oil and Gas operating company is also highly desired and may be considered in lieu of capital project experience
• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, with a strong command of the English language.
• Must be willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and have the flexibility to adjust work location to support project needs

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.