Description Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for Principal Instrumentation Control Engineer to support a high-profile client across UK projects. The Principal Instrumentation Control Engineer will join our Upstream team within our Operations business. The preferred location for this role is our Aberdeen office; however, we are open to considering candidates based near our Glasgow or Stockton office. There will also be a requirement to visit UK based client sites as and when required. Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. LI-Hybrid The Role Wood is seeking a highly experienced Principal C&I Engineer with a proven background in engineering delivery within complex EPC environments. As the Principal C&I Engineer you will demonstrate strong technical capabilities supporting the project lead across the planning, coordinating, and delivering the full scope of discipline engineering work. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of C&I design principles combined with the capability to guide Engineering, Design and CAD teams across both home office and remote engineering centres, ensuring high quality, timely and compliant project deliverables. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Our Upstream team, part of the Operations Business Unit, is at the forefront of delivering engineering and project services to brownfield and greenfield projects across multiple sectors including Oil & Gas, refining and petrochemicals. Drawing on decades of expertise, the Upstream team provide cost-effective, schedule-driven solutions that ensure energy security and operational excellence. From concept through to commissioning, we design, engineer, build, operate, and maintain complex assets, overcoming technical challenges in demanding environments. With a proven track record of delivering reliable results, our commitment is clear: complete assurance that our clients’ assets are safe, efficient, and future-ready. 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 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: Provide instrumentation and control discipline support to project design activities (Concept, FEED & Detailed Design) Prepare instrument index, material requisition and data sheet for field instrument Prepare systems I/O List, specification/ vendor scope of work, cause & effects diagram for DCS/ESD/ F&G system modification Perform technical bid evaluations of suppliers’ proposal Undertake vendor package management for instance approve vendor documents for incorporation into the design and co-ordination with other disciplines Witness FAT at vendor premises Review and comment PFD/ P&ID and alarm and trip schedule for any control / interlock / safety related representations Provide technical input to other disciplines, such as instrumentation requirement for package units, electrical consumption for electrical power supply design, heat dissipation for ACMV design, weight and dimension for civil / architecture design Participate in HAZOP, LOPA & SIL assessment meetings and address any required actions Liaise with Design office to prepare deliverables like cable block diagram, loop diagram, hook-up, cable specification etc Input to construction work-pack, answer site queries and support commissioning during site execution Direct and/or conduct site visits to inspect plant conditions or deliver engineering design Communicate with site operation/ client for information to support engineering work Attend project related meetings such as progress meeting and client facing meeting Deliver project within schedule and approved budgets 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: Relevant bachelor's or a master’s degree in engineering Previous experience working in a project delivery environment in energy industry Knowledge of field Instrumentation including analytical and metering in hazardous area and familiar with intrinsic safety (IS), instruments/ valve actuators sizing calculations Experience of working with Distributed Control System (DCS), Emergency Shutdown System (ESD), Fire & Gas System and their implementation Knowledge with national and international design statutory, codes and standards for instrumentation and control Hands on experience with Smart Plant Instrumentation (SPI) will be an added advantage Inquisitive, strong problem solving, time management and execution skills Self-motivated team player working on own initiative with minimum supervision Good verbal and written communication Desirable: Qualification of Functional Safety TUV certified Progressing or achieved engineering chartership preferred