Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Packages) to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting the lead in specification, design, and procurement of static and rotating equipment packages for a major onshore brownfield project in Sharjah, UAE.

This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

Responsibilities

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

Wood is recruiting for a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Packages) to join its UAE Business Unit focusing on supporting the lead in specification, design, and procurement of static and rotating equipment packages for a major onshore brownfield project in Sharjah, UAE. This role is a full-time office-based role in Sharjah, UAE.

The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer (Packages) to join our UAE Business Unit.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an international client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services (including EPC contract management), as well as supply chain, construction, and commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices.

Projects include both greenfield and brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• 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
• 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
• 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

Key objectives

• The role reports into the lead mechanical engineer. To support the lead in specification, design, and procurement of static and rotating equipment packages.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements, industry standards (e.g., API, ASME), and client specifications.
• Develop and review package specifications, data sheets, and technical bid evaluations.
• Select and design equipment to meet project requirements and optimize performance.
• Ensure equipment compatibility with existing infrastructure and systems.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely and cost-effective package delivery.
• Expedite vendor documentation, drawings, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure vendor compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Ensure seamless integration of equipment packages with overall project design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (e.g., piping, electrical, instrumentation) to ensure compatibility.
• Manage interfaces with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure equipment design and selection meet safety and quality standards.
• Participate in HAZOP and other safety reviews.
• Implement quality control procedures for package engineering.

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc./B.Eng./M.Sc.)
• Membership of a recognized professional institute preferred
• Minimum of 14 years' experience in the oil and gas industry
• Minimum of 14 years proven capability in an engineering design company
• Expertise in static and rotating equipment, package specification, and procurement
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage

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.