Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static)

Wood PLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering leader is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) in Sharjah, UAE. The role involves executing engineering projects, providing discipline expertise, and supervising team tasks. Required qualifications include a B.Sc. in Engineering and over 10 years of experience in oil and gas projects. A commitment to diversity and professional development is emphasized, along with a competitive salary and benefits including medical insurance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance for inpatient and outpatient care

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan opportunity

Long Service Award to recognize loyalty at 5-year milestones

Dedicated professional development plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years relevant experience in major oil & gas projects, including 5+ years in similar roles.
• Experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC, preferred.
• Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned scopes of work for engineering tasks.
• Provide discipline expertise and support to team tasks.
• Prepare and check project documentation and calculations.

Skills

Solutions-oriented

Excellent communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem discovery

Proficiency with relevant software

Education

B.Sc. or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time, office-based role with business trips.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer (Static) to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full-time and residential based in Sharjah, UAE.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts, and over 850 employees, we have 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, providing maintenance, modifications, and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy, and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the 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; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to reward market standards
• Dedicated professional development plans tailored to your needs
• Global connections with industry experts shaping standards
• Medical Insurance for inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Employee Share Plan opportunity
• Long Service Award to recognize loyalty at 5-year milestones

Job Objective

Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence by:

• Executing assigned scopes of work
• Providing discipline expertise
• Supporting and supervising team tasks
• Using technical knowledge to produce engineering deliverables, solving complex problems, and serving as discipline technical authority on small to medium projects

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work

• Participate as a team member in engineering phases
• Prepare project documentation
• Ensure project completion within budget and schedule
• Define engineering approaches, plan, and schedule work
• Evaluate problems and establish performance specifications
• Check calculations and drawings per industry standards
• Adhere to procedures and participate in audits and reviews

Providing discipline expertise

• Develop new approaches and exercise professional judgment
• Function as technical leader or contributor on complex problems
• Develop innovative solutions and anticipate problems
• Apply technical solutions to meet client needs

Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team

• Supervise small work groups or provide technical guidance
• Assist in managerial tasks such as planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Manage small projects with responsibility for cost, schedule, and resources

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Develop collaborative relationships within and across projects and functions
• Promote discipline and knowledge sharing

External:

• Maintain awareness of external stakeholders
• Build and maintain client relationships

Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority

• Work within broad guidelines; refer complex issues to senior authority
• Decisions impact project results; no direct reports but may supervise teams

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

We value diversity and encourage applicants with relevant experience, even if not matching every statement below.

Expected:

• B.Sc. or equivalent in Engineering from an accredited university
• 10+ years relevant experience in major oil & gas projects, including 5+ years in similar roles

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

• Experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED, and detailed engineering experience

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Guidance and leadership in project teams
• Problem discovery and solution recommendation
• Proficiency with relevant software
• Knowledge of standards, codes, and regulations
• Continuous professional development

Personal attributes:

• Solutions-oriented, creative, and excellent communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills, safety-conscious, organized, motivated, and dependable
• Flexible and adaptable to project needs

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics.