Senior PMC Construction Engineer E&I Lead

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I to oversee on-site activities for large-scale oil and gas projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage electrical and instrumentation construction, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and 15+ years in Oil & Gas, with at least 5 years on major capital projects (> $500M). Travel flexibility is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Willing to travel extensively for multi-week periods and adjust work location as project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise electrical and instrumentation construction activities onsite ensuring compliance with IFC drawings and project specs.
• Coordinate with contractors and site teams to allocate resources and monitor productivity for timely E&I completion.
• Oversee installation of electrical systems (switchgear, MCCs, transformers, cabling) and instrumentation devices; support pre-commissioning and commissioning.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance, coordinate inspections, close NCRs and verify code compliance (NEC, IEC, ISA).
• Enforce HSE adherence, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure safe execution in hazardous areas.

Skills

Communications skills

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Senior Construction Engineer - E&I to oversee on-site activities for large-scale oil and gas projects in the United Arab Emirates. You will manage electrical and instrumentation construction, coordinate with contractors, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering and 15+ years in Oil & Gas, with at least 5 years on major capital projects (> $500M). Travel flexibility is essential.