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Principal Control System Engineer

Wood

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Posted on: 10 Feb 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality: Any Nationality
Salary: Not Specified
Gender: Not Specified
Arabic Fluency: Not Specified
Job Function: Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical
Company Industry: Oil & Gas

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced principal engineer - control system engineer with a proven track record in the detailed design ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our clients and projects

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 remuneration 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' service 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

    • Responsibilities

  • Expertise in integrated control and safety systems (ICSS), and functional safety (SIL study, SRS, safety integrity level verification, functional safety assessments)
  • Ensure that detailed design methods, standards, and data used on assigned projects meet the client's requirements
  • Participate in project scheduling and project review activities
  • Carry out calculations and studies required to finalize electrical equipment specifications

    • Qualifications

    Skills and qualifications

    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.

    Expected:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in the offshore/onshore oil & gas industry, including a minimum of 5 years (preferred) in the GCC region
  • Must have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mega oil & gas or petrochemical projects, managing a team of engineers and designers
  • Fully coherent in all international codes and standards
  • Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required
  • Enthusiastic, conscientious, and keen to learn, flexible with a can-do attitude
  • Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage
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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    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.

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