Senior I&C Engineering Lead for Oil & Gas Projects

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer to provide advanced instrumentation and control engineering for ADNOC oil and gas projects across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and PMC phases. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 15+ years in oil & gas, with at least 5 years in GCC on major projects and offshore experience. Travel to site may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 15+ years’ experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
• ADNOC project experience is required.
• Offshore project experience is required.
• PMC experiences are preferable.
• Experience in FEED & EPC Phases is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review Instrumentation and Control engineering deliverables for oil & gas projects.
• Review and approval of Instrument Index, I/O List, Control philosophies, Cause & Effect diagrams, instrument datasheets, hook-up drawings, cable schedules, loop drawings, JB schedules, and control system architecture drawings.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, IEC, ISA, API, and international engineering practices.
• Review FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors.
• Participate in design development and technical clarification meetings.
• Support optimization of control systems, field instrumentation, and automation philosophies.
• Review DCS, ESD, F&G, SCADA, and PLC system engineering documents.
• Coordinate with telecom, electrical, process, and mechanical for interfaces.
• Review system integration philosophies and control narratives.
• Evaluate SIL classification studies, alarm management, and cybersecurity requirements.
• Review FAT/SAT procedures and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate with package vendors for instrumentation and control requirements.
• Monitor EPC contractor progress and provide engineering guidance.
• Participate in HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and design review workshops.
• Coordinate with ADNOC and PMC teams for engineering approvals.

Skills

DCS/ESD/F&G

Smart field instrumentation

SIL & Functional Safety

Control system architecture

Industrial communication

Instrument sizing

ADNOC specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SPI

Aveva

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Worley in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer to provide advanced instrumentation and control engineering for ADNOC oil and gas projects across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC and PMC phases. You will lead design reviews, coordinate with disciplines, and ensure compliance with ADNOC standards and international codes.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 15+ years in oil & gas, with at least 5 years in GCC on major projects and offshore experience. Travel to site may be required.