Senior Engineer - Instrumentation & Automation

AECOM Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH is seeking an Instrumentation & Automation Engineer to lead supervision, testing, and commissioning of plant systems for a Sewage Treatment Plant project in Dubai. The role requires coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment with design documents and international standards.

The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in instrumentation, control, and SCADA, with strong knowledge of field instrumentation and testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electronics, electrical, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years in instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA.
• 5+ years in STP/WWTP/Water infrastructure projects.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, MCC, VFD, analyzers, process instrumentation.
• Strong knowledge of process instruments and related control systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA works for the STP project.
• Review and approve instrument data sheets, I/O lists, cable schedules, and P&IDs.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and MEP teams.
• Witness FAT/SAT, loop testing, and functional testing of instrumentation and automation.

Skills

Instrumentation

Automation

SCADA

Testing & FAT

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

HMI

RTU

MCC

VFD

Job description

• Contract
• State/Province: Dubai
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: AE - Dubai, UAE - UBora Tower - Site

Company Description

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Job Description

The Instrumentation & Automation Engineer will be responsible for supervising, monitoring, and ensuring the successful execution of all instrumentation, control, automation, PLC, SCADA, and testing & commissioning activities for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) project. The role involves review of design documents, technical submittals, installation works, calibration, testing, commissioning, and system integration to ensure compliance with Dubai Municipality requirements, project specifications, approved drawings, and international standards. The Engineer will coordinate closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless operation and delivery of all plant automation systems.

• Manage and supervise instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA works for the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
• Review IFC drawings, specifications, control philosophies, instrument datasheets, and approved shop drawings.
• Review and approve instrumentation and automation material submittals and technical documents.
• Supervise installation of field instruments such as flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, DO, turbidity, chlorine, and other process instruments.
• Review and coordinate P&IDs, instrument index, I/O lists, cable schedules, and instrument location drawings.
• Supervise installation and termination of instrument cables, junction boxes, marshalling panels, and control panels.
• Coordinate instrumentation works with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and MEP disciplines.
• Review PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, and control system architecture and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor PLC and SCADA programming, configuration, graphics, alarms, trends, and communication interfaces.
• Review control logic, cause-and-effect diagrams, functional descriptions, and sequence of operations.
• Supervise installation and testing of actuated valves, control valves, motorized valves, and associated control equipment.
• Ensure proper calibration and configuration of all process instruments.
• Witness loop checking, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and signal verification.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of instrumentation and automation systems with the commissioning team.
• Verify communication between PLC, SCADA, MCCs, VFDs, analyzers, remote panels, and other plant systems.
• Review and witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) where applicable.
• Ensure instrumentation and automation works comply with Dubai Municipality requirements, project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable international standards.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with approved method statements, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Inspect delivered instruments and equipment against approved material submittals and manufacturer requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, interface clashes, and discrepancies during construction.
• Raise and follow up Inspection Requests (IRs), Site Observations, and NCRs related to instrumentation and automation works.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and OEMs for installation, calibration, testing, and commissioning support.
• Monitor project progress and report instrumentation and automation status to the Resident Engineer/Project Manager.
• Review testing and commissioning procedures and ensure proper documentation is maintained.
• Verify calibration certificates, test reports, inspection records, and commissioning documentation.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, spare parts lists, training records, and handover documents.
• Support final testing, commissioning, performance testing, and operational handover of the STP.
• Ensure all instrumentation and automation systems are fully functional and integrated before final handover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of overall experience in instrumentation, control, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP), Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Pumping Stations, or similar utility infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of PLC, SCADA, HMI, RTU, MCC, VFD, analyzers, and process instrumentation systems.
• Strong knowledge of process instruments including flow, level, pressure, temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity, chlorine analyzers, and associated control systems.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, instrument index, I/O schedules, cable schedules, control philosophies, cause-and-effect matrices, and functional descriptions.
• Experience in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checking, signal verification, and integrated system testing.
• Good understanding of wastewater treatment processes and plant automation requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards and best practices related to instrumentation and industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with Dubai Municipality standards, specifications, and authority requirements for infrastructure and utility projects is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, suppliers, OEMs, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Excellent technical reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional certification or training in PLC, SCADA, automation systems, or instrumentation would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• Instrumentation & Process Control Systems
• PLC, SCADA, HMI & RTU Systems
• Process Instrument Calibration
• FAT, SAT & Functional Testing
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Interface Coordination
• Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
• Documentation & Handover Management
• Stakeholder Coordination and Communication

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