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JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Project Engineer to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. This is a full-time office-based role.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Engineer to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is full time residential based in Sharjah, UAE

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region

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

Job Objective:

Contributing to technical delivery of engineering excellence through:

• Executing assigned scopes of work.
• Providing discipline expertise to the business.
• Supporting and supervising task delegation to team.
• Uses technical knowledge to perform engineering assignments and produce engineering deliverables including complex problems. Completes almost any engineering tasks with minimal guidance and direction. May serve as the primary discipline engineer or discipline technical authority on projects with small to medium complexity.
• Performs engineering assignments, usually representing a significant portion of a larger project. Selects engineering techniques to solve problems and makes design recommendations.
• Requires mature professional knowledge in planning and conducting assignments having scope for coordination of difficult tasks.
• Applies specific area(s) of expertise in own discipline area
• In consultancy businesses, may review and manages complex projects within area of expertise or of a multidisciplinary nature

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Executing Assigned Scopes of Work:

• Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment.
• Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects.
• Ensures successful completion of the assigned project/phase within the budgeted time and cost
• constraints.
• Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
• Evaluates problems, organizes investigations and establishes general performance specifications for
• components, equipment, systems, processes, etc.
• Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and
• standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for
• continuous improvement.
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
• Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
• Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews and other workshops as required.
• Organising and active participation in design reviews

Providing discipline expertise:

• Solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options.
• As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
• Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
• Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring development of new approaches or new uses for existing approaches
• Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience and constructive thinking
• Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
• Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
• Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
• Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
• Provide technical input and support to proposals as required

Supporting and Supervising task delegation to team:

• May supervise a small work group consisting of technical/professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others.
• Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser-experienced technical professionals
• Discusses with other senior engineers to agree priorities and implications on work of others
• Approves work schedules and makes recommendations for increased resources and special equipment
• Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals.
• Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to small projects.
• Participates in developing deadlines, projects and work to be done
• May manage one or more small projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation and risk.
• Provide appropriate HSSE leadership including compliance with site and office safety requirements and technical/design safety requirements

Working Relationships

Internal:

• Develops productive, collaborative relationships of trust within and across projects, offices and regions, as well as with functions.
• Engage with inter-discipline community and promote discipline including: networking / knowledge sharing.
• Often required to persuade individuals with differing positions or interest to change criteria or methods, accept findings or reach agreement on technical points
• Solicits understanding and support of managers for major projects and uses available technical resources

External:

• Establishing and / or maintaining an awareness of external stakeholders including: industry bodies, academia, vendors
• Builds relationships with customers as appropriate
• Seeks out new avenues for building external relationships; maintains on-going contacts with existing relationships; coaches others on relationship management issues

Level Of Influence & Decision-Making Authority:

• Work is assigned in terms of goals and priorities; duties are carried out within broad guidelines and unusual or complex matters are generally referred to more senior authority.
• Actions and decisions typically have a significant influence on the technical, operational and financial results of one or more projects or departments.
• Translates standards and guidelines into practical actions
• No direct reports but frequently serves as a technical resource
• May be required to supervise teams and provide technical guidance to drafters/designers and technical professionals with some coaching from own supervisor
• Accountable for own targets
• Overall performance is reviewed and evaluate

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:

• B.Sc. or equivalent degree in the Engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 15+ years relevant experience in major Brownfield oil & gas projects, including at least five (5) years in similar position.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Specific experience in Oil and Gas projects across their lifecycle in the GCC region, preferred
• Pre-FEED, FEED experience is required
• Detailed Engineering experience is preferred

Role-Specific Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to provide guidance and direction to project team, managing, motivating and mentoring professional engineering specialists.
• Ability to discover issues and recommend solutions to technical and commercial issues uncovered during course of performing assignments
• Proficient user of relevant software and calculation templates
• Professional level of ability in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
• Professional level of knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards
• Maintains own knowledge of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promotes to direct reports.
• Applies mature professional knowledge and experience to assignments where issues and factors to be considered may be characterized by unsual demands and require additional evaluation to establish the nature and scope of the problem
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced laws, principles, mathematics or industry knowledge in the improvement and development of designs
• Demonstrated skills in persuasion, negotiation, motivation and communication
• Demonstrated proficiency in project planning
• Possess a working knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, and general understanding of other Wood business offerings

Personal attributes:

• Solutions-oriented and creative, able to apply process and rigour to deliver quality solutions
• Compelling communicator both verbally and in written form
• Good interpersonal and team working skills, builds positive relationships with supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients
• Enthusiastic, conscientious and committed to continuous professional development
• High level of awareness and commitment to safety in all aspects of daily work.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated and demonstrates personal initiative.
• Possesses integrity, strong work ethic, positive attitude, and is dependable.
• Adaptable and flexible to the changing needs of project

ABOUT US

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.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Project Engineer with a proven track record in leading and coordinating engineering teams to ensure the successful planning, execution, and completion of technical projects 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' 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Project Deliverables

• Oversees a team which manages and coordinates engineering multidiscipline inputs and deliverables across multiple execution centers including workshare / high value engineering centers
• Appraises the Project Engineering team of the key execution principles and the contractual basis of the project
• Prepares Discipline Design Instruction; prepares and checks Project Engineering Manpower Plans, prepares multidiscipline contract requisition scopes
• Prepares and checks Project Engineering Manpower Plans
• Interfaces with discipline managers for resources
• Prepares multidiscipline contract requisition scopes
• Creates and implements work plan for discipline and inter-discipline interfaces; identifies key dates, milestones and deliverables, drives for completion; manages forecasts
• Creates work share plan

HSE, Quality and Assurance

• Checks compliance with Project Quality System; able to audit projects; proactively drives team
• Ensures Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSES) reviews are planned and implemented;
  supports initiatives
• Manages the development of project specific procedures

Responsible for assuring quality of engineering deliverables before issue to customer

• Development and management of schedule
• Creates and implements work plan for discipline and inter-discipline interfaces; identifies key dates, milestones and deliverables, drives for completion; manages forecasts
• Resolves escalated delays and changes, ensures recovery plans are implemented and reviewed
• Creates work share plan

Design Verification

• Drives and participates in Design Verification; drives others to complete; Understands risk and mitigation requirements
  Change Management
• Uses knowledge of conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management
• Understands customer needs and able to deliver customer satisfaction; actively monitors and supports initiatives
• Quantifies effects of change project wide; develops mitigation plans against change and drives change management

People Management

• Supervises work of technical professionals in the delivery of engineering deliverables including checking work
• Coordinates and manages inputs from large interdisciplinary team (typically 50+)
• Provides communication to project team; good at public speaking; strong in leading people to participate and contribute

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

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Typically requires 15 years in a project delivery environment
• Experience in mega Gas processing EPC/EPCm project is required
• Deep understanding of technical work scopes and commercial aspects of projects
• Able to use conditions of contract to support decisions on schedules, key milestones and change management
• Has good working and application knowledge of specifications and standards
• Extensive experience in delivering to internal customers, including other Engineering disciplines
• Familiar with change management practices and able to robustly manage change
• Has an expert knowledge of standards, procedures and work practices; follows project execution flow chart; developing skills in project and technical execution
• Expert ability in application of the procedures and work practices which define and govern Engineering Management and Project Engineering deliverables
• Able to lead Project Engineering team; able to manage between Engineering Discipline Groups
• Good communicator in leading work effort; motivates team; strong positive and active in solutions and proactive attitude
• Competent at managing technical matters and interfaces with Third Parties
• Able to manage and enhance performance and build effective team

ABOUT US

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.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.
**About Eaton**
Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
The **Technical Project Engineer** is responsible to coordinate all post-order engineering activities including design, develop, and control the electrical systems for customer projects in the UK&I. The role is based in Dubai and will provide remote support to the UK&I Projects Team.
Eaton's projects can involve every aspect of power distribution from low to medium voltage, UPS (uninterrupted power supply), and automation such as EPMS (Energy Power Monitoring System) and SCADA.
This technical coordination role ensures technical clarification of interphases between customer stakeholders (tech consultants, construction, eng teams.) and internal stakeholders (production eng teams, suppliers eng dpt, SW dvp etc.)
This role is also supporting application engineering teams during pre-order technical engagement on need bases.
Such projects mainly address Datacenter, T&D utillities and Oil and gas applications, but could include other types of large and complex projects requiring system integration.
Working as an integral part of the customer Project execution team, the PE is primarily an office role with very limited travelling to other locations including suppliers, Eaton manufacturing facilities and client offices and construction sites during pre-order/post order phases as needed.
The role requires an experienced, composed, highly motivated, Electrical Engineer who can effectively communicate and work with a wide variety of stakeholders in a dynamic environment and who demonstrate an understanding of all project's electrical requirements.
The Technical Project Engineer needs to work to specifications and liaise with Engineering consultant, General contractors, subcontractors and clients. Technical deviations and scope incremental needs to be flagged to respective project managers to be coordinated with customer before implementation.
**What you'll do:**
+ Responsible for Technical Scope Management of projects including but not limited to CDE review and coordination with all relevant stakeholders (internal, external.) from sales hand-over to close-out
+ Ensure technical alignment between projects and coordination with customer
+ Support PM's to manage technical risk by ensuring rapid sharing of lessons learned as well as coordination of approach for maximum effect
+ Analyzing technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining the electrical requirements of a given project
+ Coordinating and liaising with Eaton engineers (Application engineers, Product engineers, Power system engineer, Cx team, Quality engineers.) and client stakeholders to ensure overall project execution
+ Provide and manage technical documentation and techsubs (SLD, Layout, Site Methods, Cx process and sequence) for any required projects
+ Managing and monitoring all assigned electrical projects to ensure documentation is delivered on time
+ Ensuring health and safety codes are obeyed at all times
+ Completing quality assurance on electrical components and projects, and writing up reports
+ Support Root cause analysis in case of Quality events
+ Site assignment for a short period of time can be necessary depending on the progress of the execution of the project
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors' Degree or Masters' Degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering
+ 2-5 years of experience in Electrical design from a system perspective (MV/LV/UPS)
+ 2-5 years of experience in Customer Project Management
+ 2-5 years of experience in Datacenter construction project is a plus
+ MV/UPS commissioning experience is a plus
**Skills:**
+ Electrical & System Engineering with power distribution knowledge
+ Basic electrical calculation knowledge
+ CAD experience
+ Technical ability to write specifications and procedures
+ Technical coordination
+ Construction site constraint
+ UPS & MV knowledge with CX activities is a plus
+ Automation is a plus
+ Knowledge of datacenter environment is a plus
+ Strong collaborative team player with interpersonal skills
+ Comfortable providing technical presentations to peers, customers and leadership regarding the details of technical issues
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to do Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand and resolve problems
**What We Offer You:**
+ Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
+ Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
+ Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
+ Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
+ Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
+ Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
+ Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
+ Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
#LI-AD3
**_Living and Working in Dubai_**
_Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world's most exciting cities._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Eaton has been a key player in the Middle East for 40 years. This July, we announced the construction of a new sustainable campus in Dubai, which will bring together our commercial, manufacturing, and support functions, providing room for future growth.
**About Eaton**
Eaton is a power management company where we provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technology and services. Eaton has approximately 96,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
The **Technical Project Engineer** is responsible to coordinate all post-order engineering activities including design, develop, and control the electrical systems for customer projects in the UK&I. The role is based in Dubai and will provide remote support to the UK&I Projects Team.
Eaton's projects can involve every aspect of power distribution from low to medium voltage, UPS (uninterrupted power supply), and automation such as EPMS (Energy Power Monitoring System) and SCADA.
This technical coordination role ensures technical clarification of interphases between customer stakeholders (tech consultants, construction, eng teams.) and internal stakeholders (production eng teams, suppliers eng dpt, SW dvp etc.)
This role is also supporting application engineering teams during pre-order technical engagement on need bases.
Such projects mainly address Datacenter, T&D utillities and Oil and gas applications, but could include other types of large and complex projects requiring system integration.
Working as an integral part of the customer Project execution team, the PE is primarily an office role with very limited travelling to other locations including suppliers, Eaton manufacturing facilities and client offices and construction sites during pre-order/post order phases as needed.
The role requires an experienced, composed, highly motivated, Electrical Engineer who can effectively communicate and work with a wide variety of stakeholders in a dynamic environment and who demonstrate an understanding of all project's electrical requirements.
The Technical Project Engineer needs to work to specifications and liaise with Engineering consultant, General contractors, subcontractors and clients. Technical deviations and scope incremental needs to be flagged to respective project managers to be coordinated with customer before implementation.
**What you'll do:**
+ Responsible for Technical Scope Management of projects including but not limited to CDE review and coordination with all relevant stakeholders (internal, external.) from sales hand-over to close-out
+ Ensure technical alignment between projects and coordination with customer
+ Support PM's to manage technical risk by ensuring rapid sharing of lessons learned as well as coordination of approach for maximum effect
+ Analyzing technical drawings, interpreting specifications, and determining the electrical requirements of a given project
+ Coordinating and liaising with Eaton engineers (Application engineers, Product engineers, Power system engineer, Cx team, Quality engineers.) and client stakeholders to ensure overall project execution
+ Provide and manage technical documentation and techsubs (SLD, Layout, Site Methods, Cx process and sequence) for any required projects
+ Managing and monitoring all assigned electrical projects to ensure documentation is delivered on time
+ Ensuring health and safety codes are obeyed at all times
+ Completing quality assurance on electrical components and projects, and writing up reports
+ Support Root cause analysis in case of Quality events
+ Site assignment for a short period of time can be necessary depending on the progress of the execution of the project
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors' Degree or Masters' Degree from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering
+ 2-5 years of experience in Electrical design from a system perspective (MV/LV/UPS)
+ 2-5 years of experience in Customer Project Management
+ 2-5 years of experience in Datacenter construction project is a plus
+ MV/UPS commissioning experience is a plus
**Skills:**
+ Electrical & System Engineering with power distribution knowledge
+ Basic electrical calculation knowledge
+ CAD experience
+ Technical ability to write specifications and procedures
+ Technical coordination
+ Construction site constraint
+ UPS & MV knowledge with CX activities is a plus
+ Automation is a plus
+ Knowledge of datacenter environment is a plus
+ Strong collaborative team player with interpersonal skills
+ Comfortable providing technical presentations to peers, customers and leadership regarding the details of technical issues
+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to do Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to understand and resolve problems
**What We Offer You:**
+ Being part of a company that has been in business for more than 100 years, is well known in the industry, and has a major impact on the energy industry
+ Work in a company that is commitment to Inclusion & Diversity and Sustainability
+ Annual mentoring program, Eaton University, a reward, and recognition system
+ Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities in a global company. Build your career and apply internally for our open positions worldwide
+ Strong, agile and diverse team locally and globally
+ Strong processes and state-of-the-art systems and tools
+ Structured employee development processes, open feedback culture with development plans
+ Detailed induction support and well-structured onboarding
#LI-AD3
**_Living and Working in Dubai_**
_Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city known for its modern architecture, luxurious lifestyle, and rich cultural heritage. Living and working in Dubai offers an exceptional quality of life with world-class amenities, a safe environment, and a thriving expatriate community. Experience a dynamic blend of work and leisure in one of the world's most exciting cities._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Job Specific Accountabilities

• Develop the project strategy including project execution plan & master schedule.
• Coordinate / validate budget estimates.
• Manage projects and control all documents, correspondences, transmittals and drawings.
• Coordinate and manage Quality Assurance, Quality Control and HSE requirements for projects as per company COPs and ensure full implementation of approved HSE plans.
• Coordinate value engineering & constructability reviews and other projects workshops.
• Carry out / coordinate technical evaluations of bids, respond to technical queries & submit recommendations.
• Organize regular project review meetings to identify problems, issues, target dates or delays in execution of work to ensure timely project completion.
• Represent the organization and enhance relationships in dealings with clients, i.e., indenters, consultants, contractors and regulatory authorities to ensure that all agreements are implemented.
• Follow-up tendering activities and awarding of EPC works.
• Manage and supervise EPC / construction activities.
• Review and approve contractors submissions and invoices for payment.
• Conduct frequent construction site visits to monitor construction activities and overall progress on site.
• Control and monitor project schedule, budget, and performance.
• Define and prepare a project specific coordination procedure addressing all interfaces and coordination between all parties while implementing the projects and deliver an efficient handover with operation teams.
• Keep an update of all relevant information pertaining to the project including trends that can trigger positive or negative variations to the contract.
• Strive to build up team spirit and morale amongst team members and others working in the project.
• Ensure the flow of near miss accident reports, thorough investigation with timely action and close out reports.
• Attend / coordinate FAT activities, pre-commissioning & commissioning.
• Agree with the contractor on punch-list items and streamline handing over the project facilities to Operations for commissioning and start-up.
• Evaluate Contractors claims and make recommendations to accept or reject or negotiate.
• Issue provisional / final acceptance certificates.
• Coordinate issuance of contract close-out report and transfer all project drawings/ catalogues/ manuals etc. to ADNOC Drilling records.
• Participate in a formal review of the project with relevant parties, on completion, to identify lessons learnt and opportunities for learning and development.
• Keep track of warranties / defects liability period on the works preformed and raise NCRs whenever required to EPC Contractors. Coordinate all corrective actions.
• Comply with all UAE, ADNOC, ADNOC Drilling and client Asset Integrity Management codes of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

• 8 years of broad experience in project management in the oil or petrochemical industry.
• Good knowledge of spoken & written English.
• Computer literate preferably in project management software.

Title:
Senior Project Engineer ( Site)

Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Senior Project Engineer ( Site)

KBR is looking for talented individuals to join our PMC team to work on an exciting project as Senior Project Engineer ( Site) for a PMC project to be based in Abu Dhabi - UAE and in onshore site.

Requirements

• Minimum Overall 15 + years of experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong Experience in Gas Processing projects for the FEED/EPC phase of the project.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in similar position for international Oil &Gas projects.
• Must have handled onshore site activities within the EPC scope.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is a pre- requisite for the role.

Title:
Senior Project Engineer - Power

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets."

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer - Power

Job Description:

The Senior Project Engineer will support the Project Manager in delivering Project Management activities for construction of power projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review engineering drawings, technical documents, and BOQs.
• Coordinate with engineering, contractors, site personnel and other stake holders.
• Manage and oversee all technical and engineering aspects of EHV Substation, Overhead Transmission line and other electrical projects.
• Review project designs, drawings, BOQs and specifications to ensure they meet client requirements, technical specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor construction progress, identify risks and deviations, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Assist in the preparation of project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Maintain project documentation, including reports, logs, and as-built drawings.
• Ensure adherence to project timelines and support in risk mitigation.
• Liaise with stakeholders including clients, consultants, and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• PMP certificate is plus.

• 10-12 years of relevant PMC experience in construction of EHV GIS Substation, Overhead Transmission Line projects in Oil & Gas field.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in AutoCAD & MS Office.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Senior Project Engineer for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi for downstream project as part of our project engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office with a possibility to move to onshore site in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

• To manage the contract requirements for the assigned scope by ensuring the EPC contractor executes and delivers in compliance with HSE, Quality, Technical, Commercial and Schedule requirements.
• Spans all execution phase activities from contract award through final acceptance and Project closeout.
• monitoring progress, ensuring appropriate reviews are conducted, managing change and preparing all contract correspondence related to the assigned scope.
• Responsible for engaging discipline engineers and expert resources from the Project Team and functions as required to complete their work scope consistent with the Project Objectives.
• Promotes and champions the HSE goal of Zero Incidents; "Nobody Gets Hurt". Works with Project HSE to ensure that Contractors comply with Company HSE policies, procedures, rules & regulations.
• Responsible for the completion of the assigned work scope consistent with the Project Objectives and in accordance with the technical and commercial requirements of the Contract
  • Takes ownership of assigned scope beginning with detailed design through final acceptance and Project closeout; drive engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning of assigned system to ensure schedule is met
  • Verifies that contractor work processes are in place and procedures are followed
  • Ensures contractor's work follows accepted practices and conforms to Specifications
  • Manages interfaces associated with assigned scope
  • Reviews contractor and vendor deliverables; track PO's and resolve issues causing delays
  • PMT/PMC focal point for the review and approval of vendors/subcontractors and field changes related to the assigned scope
  • Identifies vulnerabilities and opportunities for improved performance
  • Monitors contractor's performance and identifies any corrective actions
  • Drives the contractor to identify and take corrective actions; escalates performance issues when Contractor action is not forthcoming; verifies actions are taken and desired results are achieved
  • Ensure proper preservation measures are planned and implemented throughout execution
• Engages Project Team and functional resources to verify that the design, fabrication and construction is consistent with project specifications and standards
  • Supports the development and administration of an Engagement Plan that anticipates required Company reviews, resolves known uncertainties and allows for additional resources to address unanticipated uncertainties
  • Administers Key Issues and Project Issues for assigned work scope
  • Oversees Engineering, Procurement and Construction Surveillance Plans
  • Assists with the administration of Third Party Verification Program
  • Consolidates and obtains alignment on Company position for assigned scope
  • Supports external reviews (if any) and administers follow up actions
  • Coordinates specification deviations that require Subject Matter Expert review and input
• Serves as interface between Project Team and Contractor
  • Coordinates and facilitates meetings to resolve issues and enable Contractor to deliver in accordance with the Contract
  • Administers and enforces Contract Requirements and Coordination Procedures
  • Reviews and endorses Changes (MOC's) for designated project component and following approval ensures the implementation of the Change
  • Prepares Project correspondence related to allocated scope
• Ensures smooth transitions between Project stages (Engineering/Procurement to Fabrication to Installation/Construction and Commissioning)
  • Heavily involved in interface and coordinating interfaces between components and stages and with other sites for specific area of responsibility
  • Leads problem solving activities across Project sites
  • Ensures coordination of external interfaces with other contractors
  • Assists with handover planning from Project to Operations
• Leads PMT/PMC in applying Project Management Systems
  • Participates in development on monthly progress reports and provides work status to Team Leader and/or PM
  • Ensures Lessons Learned are effectively applied and captured
  • Assists UAE Nationals in their development to take up lead roles within the organization

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 of Science/Engineering degree from an accredited College or University
• Minimum 15 years of experience through multiple function and project assignments in engineering, construction, and project management and controls activities, or comparable project related experience in other functions/companies.
• Multi-discipline skill set
• Good understanding of Project management elements and standards including Contract terms and conditions
• Good knowledge of engineering, fabrication, construction, planning, resource allocation, Contract management and administrative functions.
• Prior experience of working with EPC Contractors / Operating Company / Engineering consultants
• Strong leadership, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skills
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Excellent communication skill and ability to read, write and speak fluent English
• Computer Literate i.e. proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software program

ABOUT US

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.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
**Job Description:**
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Project Engineer (Road & Infra) to join our team! In this role you will get to manage road and infrastructure projects from planning through execution, ensuring technical excellence, adherence to budgets, and timely delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and overseeing construction activities.
What You'll Be Doing:
+ Oversee the complete lifecycle of road and infrastructure projects, from design and planning to construction and handover.
+ Track project timelines, budgets, and quality to ensure objectives are met and take corrective actions as needed.
+ Verify that all project activities adhere to relevant regulations, safety standards, and environmental guidelines.
+ Oversee construction processes and site activities to ensure adherence to project specifications and safety protocols.
+ Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them, preventing project delays or cost overruns.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
+ Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution
+ Minimum 10+ years of experience with In-depth knowledge of civil engineering principles, road design, and infrastructure construction methods
+ Experience within the GCC Regions
+ Proven ability to manage complex projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring, with a focus on achieving results on time and within budget.
+ Proficiency in project management software and engineering tools, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication abilities for effectively conveying technical information and managing stakeholder relationships.
+ Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate project teams, manage the consultant and contractor performance, and drive project success.
+ High level of accuracy in reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction work to ensure quality and compliance.
+ Capability to identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
+ Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and challenges in a dynamic work environment.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
+ Specialized knowledge in emerging technologies and innovative methods in road and infrastructure design and construction.
+ Relevant certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), PE (Professional Engineer), or similar credentials.
+ Proven track record in managing high-budget or complex road and infrastructure projects.
+ Advanced skills in project management and engineering software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MS Project.
+ Strong understanding of financial management, including cost estimation, budgeting, and financial reporting.
+ Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to road and infrastructure projects.
+ Ability to handle unexpected challenges and high-pressure situations with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.
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