Graduate Instrumentation and Control Engineer (UAE National)

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Graduate I&C Engineer -UAE National, as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be full time office based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. **Designing the future. Transforming the world.** Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. **What We can offer:** * **Meaningful and interesting projects** : Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector * **Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:** We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business * **Competitive renumeration package:** With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market * **Medical Insurance:** Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment * **Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance** : The company provides Life Assurance cover * **End of Service Gratuity:** In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit * **The Employee Share Plan:** Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company * **Long Service Award** : Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones * **Commitment to continued professional development:** Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests * **Global connections:** Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession * **Energy Transition Academy** : Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field **What makes you remarkable?** At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. **Objectives:** * **Develop a solid understanding of I&C engineering fundamentals** by supporting design activities such as instrument selection, sizing, datasheets, and control philosophy preparation. * **Enhance proficiency in industry‑standard tools** such as SPI (INtools), AutoCAD, PLC/DCS configuration basics, and loop diagram development. * **Assist in creating and reviewing I&C documentation** including hook‑up drawings, cable schedules, instrument indexes, cause & effect diagrams, and I/O lists. * **Support interdisciplinary coordination** with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping teams to ensure I&C requirements are fully integrated into project deliverables. * **Participate in field activities** such as site surveys, instrument inspections, loop checks, and commissioning support to gain practical experience. * **Learn and apply relevant standards and codes** such as ISA, IEC, NEC, and API to ensure compliance and technical accuracy in design tasks. * **Contribute to control system studies** by supporting alarm rationalization, SIL assessments, and basic control logic development under mentor guidance. * **Invest in continuous development** by completing I&C training modules (control systems, instrumentation basics, safety systems) and actively seeking feedback to improve. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university. * Basic understanding of instrumentation principles, sensors, control systems, PLCs, DCS, and automation concepts. * Familiarity with key industry standards such as ISA, IEC, NEC, and API (basic level acceptable at graduate stage). * Ab