Project Engineer – UAE National

Wood; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life & Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Salary reviews

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Wood is hiring a Graduate Project Engineer – UAE National to join our Sharjah team. This entry-level role offers exposure to onshore capital projects, EPC management support, procurement coordination, and multi-discipline collaboration on market-leading assignments.

The ideal candidate is a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate, eager to learn, with strong communication and analytical skills, and the drive to contribute to project delivery while developing professionally in a global energy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of experience
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, scheduling and execution of engineering projects.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and prepare status reports.
• Assist in reviewing technical documents, drawings and specifications.
• Track project schedules, budgets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with policies, standards and HSE requirements.
• Participate in meetings and maintain minutes and action logs.
• Support risk identification and mitigation planning.
• Conduct site visits and inspections when required.
• Assist procurement by coordinating material requests and vendor communications.
• Maintain project documentation and record management.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on improvements initiatives

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

BEng Mechanical

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for Graduate Project Engineer – UAE National to join one of our business units in Sharjah.

This recruitment activity supports the organization's Emiratization objectives and commitment to hiring UAE Nationals.

As a Wood Graduate / Trainee you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Graduate Project Engineer - UAE National to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client’s energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a desire to learn – the ideal candidates should have Engineering degree, enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly; take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, scheduling, and execution of engineering projects.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to support project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular status reports.
• Support the preparation and review of technical documents, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, engineering standards, and HSE requirements.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain accurate meeting minutes and action logs.
• Assist in identifying project risks and support mitigation plans.
• Conduct site visits and inspections, where required, to monitor project activities.
• Support procurement activities by coordinating material requests, quotations, and vendor communications.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure proper record management.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on continuous improvement initiatives.

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 in Engineering : Mechanical
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Experience

• Fresh graduates or up to 2 years of relevant engineering/project coordination experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with project management principles and tools is desirable.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

About Us

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.