Principal Instrument Designer PSC

Wood Group; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services company is seeking a Principal Instrument Designer for their Aberdeen office. This hybrid role involves preparing engineering drawings and managing complex technical assignments within the oil and gas sector. Candidates must possess an engineering degree and valid offshore certifications. The position emphasizes both design capabilities and hands-on project execution, requiring strong math and CAD skills along with a solid grasp of engineering principles.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of materials and methods in their discipline.
• Experience with offshore work and valid Offshore Certificates.
• Diversity in engineering training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering drawings according to established standards.
• Creates detailed plans for various projects.
• Handles a variety of technical assignments.

Skills

Understanding of engineering principles

Competence in CAD/D software

Ability to interpret engineering documents

Mathematical skills

Education

Minimum ISCED level 5 in engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Principal Instrument Designer to work on a PSC contract working outside IR35. This role will be based in our Aberdeen Offices and hybrid working is required 3 days per week. Must have extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Offshore trips will be required,

Responsibilities

Contributes to engineering excellence by providing the link between engineering design theory and practical application, translating critical design concepts into workable plans for tangible end-products.

• Prepares engineering drawings in their discipline area from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information according to established standards and procedures
• Create designs and sketch out detailed plans for projects such as commercial, industrial, and civil sector structures and plant and/or manufactured products and systems
• Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Capable of handling assignments which involve a variety of procedures and techniques
• Undertakes technical assignments that are a significant part of an ongoing engineering program
• Prepares mechanical or digital drawings, diagrams or blueprints and/or models of various products or structures, using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and/or computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum ISCED level 5 short-cycle tertiary education in engineering discipline
• Must have valid Offshore Certs and be willing to go offshore

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• A full understanding of the materials and methods normally used in their discipline
• An understanding of related engineering principles and practices, plus training and diversified experience in the field of activity is required
• Capable of interpreting key documents including; engineering standards, piping material specifications, P&IDs and Line Lists
• Technically oriented, mechanically inclined, good at mathematics and talented at translating intangible concepts into hands-on project plans
• Competent user of CAD/D software

Job Info

• Job Identification 25535
• Posting Date 12/19/2025, 07:54 AM
• Job Schedule Full time