Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Role overview

Engineering and procurement

• Review contract specifications, drawings, BOQs, and employer requirements for instrumentation and control systems.
• Prepare and review submittals, method statements, ITPs, risk assessments, and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare and review P&IDs, instrument and I/O lists, cable schedules, loop and hook-up drawings, termination drawings, control architectures, and datasheets.
• Coordinate engineering and system integration with electrical, mechanical, civil, and process disciplines.
• Review vendor documents for PLC, SCADA, HMI, instruments, analyzers, control panels, and communications systems.
• Coordinate automation suppliers on PLC, SCADA, HMI, telemetry, networks, and third-party integration.
• Support procurement through technical offer reviews, query responses, and vendor evaluations.

Installation and commissioning

• Supervise installation of instruments, control panels, junction boxes, cable trays, instrumentation cables, fibre optic systems, and related equipment.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, and HSE procedures.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, and authorities and close inspection comments.
• Perform loop checks, point-to-point and functional testing, calibration verification, FAT, SAT, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance testing as applicable.
• Coordinate plant start-up and provide technical support through testing, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Prepare punch lists, track snag rectification, and close outstanding work before handover.
• Prepare as-built drawings, O&M documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.
• Attend progress meetings and update stakeholders on engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Follow company quality systems, project procedures, and HSE requirements.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5–7 years of relevant instrumentation and control engineering experience.
• Practical experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Understanding of Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and OPC communication protocols.
• Familiarity with IEC, ISA, and applicable project quality standards.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and vendor documents.
• Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD is required.

Preferred experience and knowledge

• Water, wastewater, pumping station, or industrial EPC project experience is preferred; water transmission and wastewater treatment experience is advantageous.
• Testing and commissioning PLC/SCADA and instrumentation experience is advantageous.
• PLC/SCADA integration with pump controls, VFDs, surge protection, and utility SCADA networks is advantageous.
• Coordination with utility authorities, consultants, and EPC contractors is advantageous.
• Knowledge of MCCs, VFDs, flowmeters, pressure transmitters, level instruments, analyzers, motorized valves, and intelligent field devices is advantageous.
• Familiarity with document management systems and project management procedures; PLC/SCADA engineering software and document management system experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of DEWA standards is advantageous.

Salary

• Salary is up to AED 12,000 per month.