Instrument Engineer – Expression of Interest

Instrument Engineer – Expression of Interest

United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

Job Description

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

Wood is currently recruiting for expressions of interest for Instrument Engineers (IE) to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The IE will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business. 

Our Systems Integration (SI) team operate across UK; therefore, the role can be based at any of the following UK offices; Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton on a hybrid basis. 

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. 

 

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The Role 

Due to growth across our SI business, we are looking for expressions of interest from Instrument Engineers in relation to upcoming project awards for 2025.  

We are seeking to hear from individuals who have engineering experience within Automation and Controls projects, who are driven by solving complex technical challenges for our clients. 

As an experienced Instrument Engineer, you will support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance. 
 

Our Clients and Projects  

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.  

Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. 

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.  

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood 

 

What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  

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  

Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 

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

The key objectives for this role are: Review and comment PFD / P&ID for any control / interlock / safety related representations Prepare Instrument Index and Control System I/O List Prepare material requisitions and data sheets for field instruments Prepare technical bid evaluations of suppliers’ proposal for field instruments Prepare the instrumentation requirement for package units; supporting package specialists for MR, technical clarification and bid evaluations, document review and approval Coordinating the interfaces between package unit control system and plant control systems Review and approve vendor documents for incorporation into the design and co-ordination with other disciplines  Provide the input to other disciplines, such as electrical consumption for electrical power supply design, heat dissipation for ACMV design, weight and dimension for civil / architecture design Prepare instrument bill of quantity and subcontractor requisition for instrumentation installation work Review and help prepare deliverables like wiring diagram, loop diagram, hook-up, cable specification etc. Direct and/or participate in job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data Ensure that all comments are consistent and are included in the drawings according to the applicable procedure 

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 a master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering Previous experience working in a project delivery environment  Knowledge with ISA Standards and other international standards for instrumentation and control Knowledge of Field Instrumentation and familiar with PC based design software for sizing of instruments, preparation of requisition and procurement of instruments Hands on experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) will be an added advantage Strong planning, organising and execution skills Desirable: Professional Engineer or engineering chartership preferred  

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. www.woodplc.com

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.