Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Controls

Mc Dermott; Dubai; On-site; AED 267,840 - 401,760; Full time

Job summary

McDermott in Dubai seeks a Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Controls with 8-15 years of experience in oil and gas detail design. The role requires expertise in instrumentation design, control systems, and project execution.

You will lead engineering tasks, perform design analysis, and guide junior engineers while working on multidisciplinary energy projects. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and participation in complex offshore and onshore projects.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years in oil and gas instrumentation and controls detail design.
• Strong knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, standards, and codes.
• Registered Professional Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual design and detailed engineering design.
• Prepare and review design calculations and technical specifications.
• Develop automation system definitions and review equipment testing procedures.

Skills

Instrumentation engineering

Controls engineering

Oil and gas detail design

FEED

Conceptual design

Engineering studies

Automation systems

Control philosophy

System architecture

ESD logic

Cause and effect diagrams

Vendor document review

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Snapshot

Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Controls

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Oil and Energy
• Function: Electrical‑Electronics Engineering
• Experience: 8‑15 years in oil and gas instrumentation and controls detail design
• Job Type: Full‑time
• Salary: 24,000‑36,000 (estimated)

Overview

Senior Instrumentation Engineer - Controls in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity for an experienced engineering professional with strong expertise in instrumentation design, control systems, FEED, detailed engineering, ESD logic, F and G systems, vendor document review, and oil and gas project execution. This role is suited for a senior I & C engineer who can solve complex technical issues, support multidiscipline coordination, guide junior engineers, and deliver high‑quality engineering outputs for major energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual design, FEED studies, detailed analysis, and instrumentation and controls engineering design in line with project specifications, design basis, codes, and standards.
• Prepare and review detailed design calculations, engineering reports, technical procedures, design philosophies, specifications, and discipline documentation.
• Develop and review automation system definitions including control philosophy, system architecture, safety drawings, and related technical specifications.
• Prepare and review ESD logic, cause and effect diagrams, F and G logic, instrumentation data sheets, equipment specifications, and spare parts lists.
• Provide instrumentation and controls inputs to P and ID development, markups, vendor information updates, and interdisciplinary design reviews.
• Review instrumentation and controls equipment testing procedures and attend automation and instrumentation FATs when required.
• Support deliverables planning by helping finalize discipline deliverable lists, schedules, budgets, engineering scope, and functional integrity requirements.
• Interface with engineering disciplines, fabrication teams, safety, planning, project management, document control, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
• Perform single‑discipline checks and inter‑discipline checks to support clash‑free, accurate, and technically coordinated designs.
• Review vendor and subcontractor submittals for compliance with project specifications and provide clear technical comments where needed.
• Assist procurement teams with requisitions, technical quotation evaluations, bid tabulations, purchase requisitions, and vendor document follow‑up.
• Raise technical queries to clarify missing information, resolve scope uncertainty, and maintain alignment with McDermott procedures and project standards.
• Identify scope changes early and support change notifications, estimates, supporting documentation, and variation order inputs.
• Provide technical support for fabrication queries, including defect identification, rectification requirements, and practical engineering responses.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third‑party technical audits covering engineering deliverables and vendor documentation.
• Assist with HAZOP action closeout and provide instrumentation and controls support for safety, operability, and reliability reviews.
• Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement through proper documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Guide less experienced engineers on discipline procedures, standards, worksheets, design calculations, software, requisitions, technical queries, and bid evaluations.
• When assigned as lead engineer, manage engineering work on small projects, control work hours, track progress, prepare reports, and coordinate closely with project management.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• 8‑15 years of oil and gas experience with a major contractor or consultant, mainly in detail design.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and controls design techniques, analysis methods, standards, codes, and engineering guidelines.
• Experience preparing and reviewing control system philosophies, system architecture, ESD logic, F and G logic, cause and effect diagrams, instrument datasheets, and technical specifications.
• Practical understanding of FEED, detailed engineering, vendor coordination, procurement support, fabrication queries, and interdisciplinary design checks.
• Good knowledge of engineering software used for instrumentation and controls design and documentation.
• Registered Professional Engineer status or professional engineering society membership is preferred.
• Ability to supervise, guide, and support instrumentation and controls engineers with technical reviews and work planning.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Cost‑conscious, HSE‑focused, quality‑driven, and aware of total quality management requirements.
• Good organizer, motivator, and supervisor with a practical approach to improving work effectiveness.
• Flexible enough to support other departments, construction sites, fabrication yards, McDermott offices, or colleagues during workload peaks when required.

Skills Set

• Instrumentation engineering
• Controls engineering
• Oil and gas detail design
• FEED
• Conceptual design
• Engineering studies
• Automation systems
• Control philosophy
• System architecture
• ESD logic
• Cause and effect diagrams
• F and G logic
• Instrument datasheets
• I and C equipment specifications
• Spare parts lists
• P and ID markups
• Vendor document review
• Subcontractor submittal review
• Technical bid evaluations
• Requisition review
• Purchase requisitions
• FAT support
• HAZOP action closeout
• Inter‑discipline checks
• Single‑discipline checks
• Design verification
• Fabrication query support
• Technical audits
• Engineering calculations
• Design reports
• Technical procedures
• Scope change support
• Variation order support
• MDR procedures
• Engineering standards
• Project coordination
• Procurement coordination
• Team supervision

Why Join Us

This opportunity offers strong technical depth within Dubai's Oil and Energy sector, giving a senior instrumentation and controls engineer the chance to work on complex offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy infrastructure projects. The role provides exposure to multidisciplinary engineering, safety‑critical systems, vendor coordination, fabrication support, and international project delivery. It is a strong fit for an engineer who wants to strengthen technical authority, mentor developing engineers, and contribute to reliable project execution in a global energy business.

About the Company

McDermott International, Ltd is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and installation company serving the energy industry. The company delivers offshore, subsea, onshore, and energy transition projects through engineering expertise, fabrication capability, marine operations, project management, and technology‑driven execution. With more than a century of project experience, McDermott supports customers across the energy value chain by helping turn complex concepts into safe, reliable, and sustainable infrastructure.