Graduate Instrumentation and Control Engineer
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About the Role
Wood is looking for a Graduate Instrumentation and Control Engineer to develop I&C engineering fundamentals in Abu Dhabi. The role supports design activities, documentation, and interdisciplinary coordination.
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Responsibilities
- 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 and actively seeking feedback to improve
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline
- 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
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives
- Exposure to engineering software such as SPI/INtools, AutoCAD, and basic PLC/DCS simulation tools (advantageous)
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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).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.
- Exposure to engineering software such as SPI/INtools, AutoCAD, and basic PLC/DCS simulation tools (advantageous).
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