Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career advancement

Safety culture

Job summary

KBR – Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE, seeks a Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer with 12+ years in oil & gas. Lead FEED and detailed I&C design, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams for safe, reliable solutions.

Candidate will mentor engineers, drive quality, and support site surveys and data collection for brownfield and greenfield projects in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in Instrumentation, Automation, Functional Safety are a plus.
• Minimum 12 years total experience with 8+ years in I&C design for oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Lead I&C design across FEED and detailed engineering phases for oil & gas projects.
• Develop instrument data sheets, I/O schedules, SRS and control narratives.
• Review wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, installation details and layouts.
• Mentor engineers and ensure QA/QC across deliverables and schedules.
• Coordinate with process,Electrical, mechanical, and other disciplines.
• Support offshore/onshore site surveys and data collection.

Skills

DCS

PLC

SCADA

RTU

SIS

Field instrumentation

Control valves

Education

Instrumentation/Electronics Eng

Tools

AVEVA Instrumentation

SPI

INSTRUCALC

Job description

Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR ! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Job Description – Senior Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Engineer

Title: Senior Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Company: KBR – Inhouse Engineering
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE – KBR Office

Key Consideration

Preference will be given to candidates holding valid OPITO-approved T-BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with a minimum validity of six months. The selected candidate will be required to travel ADNOC offshore on a rotational basis to conduct site surveys, support brownfield assessments, verify existing installations, and obtain project‑specific engineering data necessary for design and execution.

Job Purpose

Provide technical leadership for I&C design during FEED and detailed engineering phases in oil & gas projects. Define I&C design basis, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions. Oversee integration with process, electrical, and multi‑discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. Mentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure robust instrumentation & control deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage I&C engineering design and implementation activities across all project phases, ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in offshore and onshore site visits for data collection, field verification, condition assessments, and preparation of comprehensive site survey reports.
• Develop, review, and maintain I&C engineering deliverables including instrument datasheets, instrument index, I/O schedules, control narratives, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), RFQs, TBEs, site survey scopes of work, and control system modification scopes of work.
• Review and provide technical input to engineering drawings including wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, installation details, instrument location layouts, hook‑up drawings, control room layouts, and level sketch diagrams.
• Coordinate and participate in OEM control system adequacy assessments, review study findings, and approve adequacy survey reports to ensure technical compliance and suitability.
• Perform and independently review engineering calculations and sizing activities for control valves, flow elements, thermowells, relief valves, and other instrumentation equipment, as applicable.
• Prepare technical specifications and procurement documentation for I&C systems and equipment and provide post‑award vendor support to ensure timely submission and approval of vendor engineering deliverables in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with process, mechanical, piping, electrical, telecommunications, and other disciplines to achieve integrated and optimized engineering solutions.
• Participate in process safety studies including HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, and related risk assessments, ensuring incorporation of recommendations into engineering design deliverables.
• Participate in control system‑related workshops and studies, including CHAZOP, Alarm Management, and Cybersecurity assessments, ensuring compliance with operational and cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews including process reviews, plot plan reviews, 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, and model validation activities.
• Interface with clients, vendors, licensors, and third‑party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and control of discipline budgets, schedules, resource plans, and project execution strategies to achieve key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international and regional standards, including IEC, API, ISA, IEEE, NFPA, and relevant oil and gas industry codes and practices.
• Ensure discipline compliance with QA/QC procedures covering engineering deliverables, drafting standards, instrument datasheets, calibration requirements, and procurement documentation.
• Maintain awareness of emerging I&C technologies, industry innovations, and digitalization initiatives, and recommend value‑engineering opportunities to improve project performance and lifecycle efficiency.

Experience

Minimum 12 years of overall experience, including at least 8 years of dedicated Instrumentation & Control design engineering experience within the oil and gas industry, covering both onshore and offshore facilities in the Middle East. ADNOC EPC and/or PMC project experience will be considered a distinct advantage. Demonstrated track record in delivering both greenfield and brownfield projects across offshore and onshore developments. Strong working knowledge of ADNOC Group engineering standards, technical specifications, project execution requirements, and best practices. Proven experience across FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, PMC, Construction, Pre‑commissioning, and Commissioning project phases. Extensive exposure to offshore production facilities, wellhead platforms, central processing facilities, utilities, and associated infrastructure.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation or Electronics & Communication Engineering, or equivalent. Professional certifications in Instrumentation, Automation, Functional Safety, or related areas (e.g., ISA, TUV FSE, EXIDA, IEC certifications) will be considered an advantage.

Technical Skills

Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in the design and implementation of Instrumentation & Control Systems, including Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Strong expertise in hazardous area classification, equipment selection, certification requirements (IECEx/ATEX), and installation practices for classified locations. Thorough understanding of international standards and codes including API, IEC, ISA, ISO, IEEE, NFPA, NACE, BS EN, and operator‑specific standards such as ADNOC and other major operators. Strong technical competency in DCS, ESD, FGS, PLC, RTU, SCADA, telecommunications interfaces, and field instrumentation systems. Sound understanding of FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables, Management of Change (MOC) processes, document control requirements, and project execution methodologies. Proficiency in industry‑standard engineering software and applications including AVEVA Instrumentation, SPI, INSTRUCALC, and other relevant I&C design tools. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and engineering decision‑making capabilities. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.
• KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high‑quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.