Principal Control System Engineer

EHIF; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer - Control System Engineer in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will oversee the design integrity and compliance on industry-critical projects, ensuring performance and reliability in line with client standards. Candidates must have at least 15 years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, including 5 years in the GCC region. This role offers meaningful projects and a competitive remuneration package and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Commitment to Professional Development

Global connections

Employee Share Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas.
• At least 5 years managing teams in mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• Fully coherent in international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure detail design meets client’s requirements.
• Participate in project scheduling and review activities.
• Carry out calculations to finalize equipment specifications.

Skills

Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS)

Functional Safety

Project management

Command of English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Engineer - Control System Engineer with a proven track record in the detailed design ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Wood's 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

Responsibilities

• Expertise in Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS), and Functional Safety (SIL study, SRS, Safety Integrity Level verification, Functional Safety Assessments)
• Ensure that detail design methods, standards and data used on assigned projects meet the Client’s requirements
• Participate in project scheduling and project review activities; carry out calculations & studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications

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 don't 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

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the Offshore/Onshore Oil & Gas industry, including minimum 5 years (preferred) in GCC region
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position in a mega Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing team of Engineers and designers
• Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and keen to learn / Flexible with a can‑do attitude
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Principal Engineer - Control System Engineer to be based at office in Abu Dhabi within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our office in Abu Dhabi.

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.