Job description

The Principal Control System Engineer role at Wood in Abu Dhabi is a senior-level engineering position within the Oil, Gas & New Energies business, focused on delivering detailed control system design for large-scale, high-profile onshore and offshore energy projects. The role is responsible for ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with international industry standards across integrated and innovative energy solutions, including upstream, midstream, gas-to-liquids, decarbonization, and electrification projects. The position requires deep expertise in Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) and Functional Safety, including SIL studies, Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), Safety Integrity Level verification, and Functional Safety Assessments. The engineer ensures that all detailed design methods, standards, calculations, and engineering data used on assigned projects meet stringent client requirements and global regulatory codes. The role contributes to project scheduling, design reviews, and technical studies, including calculations required to finalize electrical and control equipment specifications. As part of Wood’s market-leading energy delivery organization, the role supports transformative projects focused on energy security, transition, and low-carbon solutions. The position demands extensive experience in mega Oil & Gas or petrochemical projects, team leadership, and familiarity with international engineering standards, with prior Middle East or GCC experience considered a strong advantage.