Senior I&C Designer

-; Sharjah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking an experienced Senior I&C Designer to join their team in Sharjah, UAE. This full-time office-based role involves working on major Brownfield oil and gas projects within the GCC region. Candidates should have a B.Sc. in Engineering and at least 10 years of relevant experience. The role includes preparing engineering drawings, developing detailed plans for structures, and ensuring quality in design. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects.
• At least five years in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches according to established standards.
• Develop working drawings within company and industry standards.
• Create designs and detailed plans for commercial and industrial structures.

Skills

Experience in Oil and Gas projects

B.Sc. in Engineering

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Senior I&C Designer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full‑time office‑based role with business trips.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior I&C Designer to join our Iraq Operations Business. The position is full‑time residential based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq and continues to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90‑year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we possess the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients in delivering energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq, delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce to ensure long‑term growth of the region.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high‑profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; actively promoting diversity and inclusion across the business with employee networks that give all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure reward at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: join experts around the world at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Medical Insurance: ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available if required
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: company provides Life Assurance cover
• The Employee Share Plan: opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a company match
• Long Service Award: Wood values commitment and loyalty; celebrates long service at five‑year milestones

Key Objectives

Contributes to engineering excellence by linking engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end‑products.

• Prepares engineering drawings in their discipline area from rough sketches or general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures.
• Creates designs and detailed plans for commercial, industrial, civil sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems.
• Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity; capable of handling diverse procedures and techniques.
• Undertakes technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program.
• Prepares mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams, blueprints or models of various products or structures using CAD and/or CADD software.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develops working drawings within company and industry standards from equipment specifications and detailed drawings to support engineering deliverables.
• Creates drawings involving plans, layouts, calculations and bills of material.
• Works on assignments using a variety of design procedures and techniques.
• Records observations, performs calculations and prepares reports on assignments.
• Performs layouts, design and checking work from the basic data supplied.
• Designs and makes detailed drawings from rough sketches involving intricate calculations and fundamental engineering principles.
• Establishes project drafting standards and monitors conformance.
• Identifies cost‑effective solutions to design problems.
• Assists in the preparation of bid evaluations.
• Designs and constructs models, prototypes, processes or equipment; compiles and evaluates data, makes recommendations, prepares reports.
• Prepares estimates of time, quantities, materials and labour for activities related to testing, installation, manufacture, design or construction.
• Generates bills of materials from finished designs.
• At more experienced levels, may act as coordinator on small projects and prepare specifications for complex equipment or processes.
• Ensures quality in design, technical accuracy of drawings and material quantities, including reviewing others’ work at senior levels.
• Plans assigned work effectively and obtains/provides information by liaising with the project team and line manager, in time to control man‑hours and achieve targets.
• Carries out site visits/surveys and provides inputs to site visit reports.

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Interfaces regularly with discipline engineers, project engineers and project management.

External:

• Unlikely to be required to interface with external parties.

Level of Influence & Decision‑Making Authority

• Works under the general supervision of a senior engineer/design supervisor.
• Has some autonomy to exercise judgment in application.
• Work is checked and verified by more senior personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. 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:

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in a similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred.
• Pre‑FEED, FEED experience is required.
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Enjoys being involved in the practical application of complex theoretical principles.
• Self‑motivated and completes tasks to enhance overall team performance.
• Prepared to take on new tasks and learn new technical subjects/skills.
• Continuously develops own knowledge and abilities.
• Good at problem‑solving, logical and methodical.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator.

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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 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.