Senior Project Engineer - Measurement Systems

Sensia; Malton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation specialist in oil and gas is seeking a (Senior) Project Engineer to oversee design and testing of measurement systems. The role combines technical project management with opportunities to mentor junior staff, and candidates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering are highly desirable. The hybrid position is based in UK offices, emphasizing collaboration across teams and technical expertise in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Understanding of ASME design codes and ISO standards.
• Experience with mechanical design in the oil & gas industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of assigned projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop cost-effective designs according to specifications.
• Prepare technical requisitions for fabrication.
• Oversee system testing and compliance.
• Mentor junior engineering team members.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree or HND

Ability to analyse and interpret specifications

Experience in mechanical structural design

Familiarity with metering or sampling systems

Knowledge of Flow measurement devices

Knowledge of ASME design codes

Proficient in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Mechanical Engineering Degree or HND

Job description

About Sensia

We bring together the best of the best: the pioneering process automation, real-time control and IoT technologies of Rockwell Automation, combined with the unmatched measurement and instrument, software and analytics capabilities of Schlumberger. Sensia is further strengthened by the oil and gas domain expertise and artificial lift experience shared by Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger. The result is Sensia – the leading automation specialist in oil and gas production, transportation and processing with a team of more than 1,000 experts serving customers globally in more than 80 countries. As the first fully integrated oilfield automation solutions provider, Sensia makes the production, transportation and processing of oil and gas simpler, safer, more secure, more productive and better understood from end to end. Now every oil and gas company can experience the advantages of industrial-scale digitalization and seamless automation, enabling each asset to operate more productively and more profitably.

We are also looking for the best of the best to join our team. If you have top-tier talent with a collaborative mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to generate innovative, out-of-the-box solutions. We would love to have you join our team!

Job Description

Title

Project Engineer - Measurement Systems

Job Description

Sensia is seeking a (Senior) Project Engineer to lead the specification, design, fabrication, and testing of Liquid and Gas Metering or Sampling Systems. This role involves full technical management of assigned projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget, while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

This is a hybrid role based in one of our UK offices: Tunbridge Wells, Aberdeen, or Malton.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of assigned projects, from initiation to completion.
• Develop cost-effective designs that meet agreed specifications and standards.
• Prepare technical requisitions and procurement packages for fabrication and assembly of skid packages, valves and instrumentation.
• Oversee system testing, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring compliance.
• Provide direction to Mechanical and Electrical designers to generate project designs and documentation.
• Support project management, inspections, and technical compliance with Sensia’s Quality team.
• Collaborate with vendors and clients for system approvals and testing, acting as primary technical contact with customer.
• Offer technical expertise to the sales team for proposals and cost control.
• Mentor and support junior engineering team members.

The Individual

• Mechanical Engineering Degree or HND and related field experience highly desirable. Electrical engineering experience would also be advantageous but not a requirement.
• Ability to analyse and interpret customer specifications and international standards and develop into coherent package designs.
• Experience in layout and mechanical structural design of skid-mounted packages preferably electro-mechanical systems in oil & gas industry.
• Familiarity with metering or sampling systems.
• Knowledge of Flow measurement devices and their requirement for integration into skid packages.
• Knowledge of ASME design codes such as B31.3: 2016 and ASME IX or equivalent NORSOK and ISO standard, including knowledge of the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED/PER).
• Knowledge of Metering & Proving or Sampling standards (API & ISO)
• Knowledge of specification of Electrical equipment certified to ATEX or IECEX.
• Ability to problem solve to achieve technical/budget/schedule goals.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project)
• Able to work within an ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Strong team player.