Principal/ Senior Instrument Designer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in consulting and engineering seeks a Senior Instrument Designer to contribute to projects in energy and materials markets. The position involves preparing technical drawings and undertaking complex assignments within a hybrid working environment, requiring offshore trips and industry-relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Offshore Certs and be willing to go offshore.
• Extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares engineering drawings according to established standards and procedures.
• Plans and carries out technical assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Creates designs and sketches detailed plans for commercial and industrial projects.

Skills

Understanding of materials and methods

Interpreting engineering documents

Mechanical inclination

Competent user of CAD/D software

Education

BSc, BEng or equivalent professional qualification

HND or equivalent with extensive relevant experience

Tools

CAD

CADD

Job description

Job DescriptionJOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Instrument Designer to work on a PAYE/Fixed Term Staff contract. This role will be based in our Clients offices in Aberdeen Offices and hybrid working is required 3 days per week. Must have extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Occasional Offshore trips will be required.


Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior Instrument Designer to work on a PAYE /Fixed Term Staff Contract. This role will be based in our Clients Offices in Aberdeen and hybrid working is required 3 days per week. Must have extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry. Occasional Offshore trips will be required,

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:

• BSc, BEng or equivalent professional qualification or HND or equivalent.




• 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

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

• BSc, BEng or equivalent professional qualification or HND or equivalent with extensive relevant experience
• Must have valid Offshore Certs and be willing to go offshore

ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com


Statement




We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.