Principal C&I Engineer PSC
Wood.com
Office
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
Wood Process & Energy is recruiting an experienced Principal Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - PSC on contract basis based in our Glasgow office.
Hybrid Working - 3 days in Office Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
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.
Hybrid Working - 3 days in Office Responsibilities for Internal Candidates
Key Responsibilities:
As the Principal C&I Engineer, you will report to the Head of C&I Engineering to support the execution of C&I scopes across all Project phases (Concept to Start-up).
- Provide realistic and practical technical solutions to operational engineering challenges
- Evaluate existing and new manufacturers in his / her area of expertise for technical competence and compliance
- Perform technical studies in applicable project related technical issues and prepare reports and feedback for presentation to technical and management personnel
- Review engineering and design proposals for large project
- Review and develop engineering and design documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, and specifications (FEED & EPC)
- Experience with development of Instrument / Control Engineering deliverables as required on a project by project basis.
- Delivery of small to medium scale projects with responsibility for estimates, schedules and resource allocation where required.
- Checking and approval of engineering & design deliverables within established corporate procedures.
- Guide, support and oversee work groups including mentoring of junior staff.
- Experience on HAZOP / SIL assignment and knowledgeable of IEC 61511
- Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal personnel
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors
- A caring team culture; we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
Who We Are Looking For:
- Experience with working on projects for the Energy, Chemicals and Refining Sectors
- Experience with working within a project team to lead C&I engineering and C&I teams across a range of industry sectors. on Small, Medium / Large capital projects from concept to start-up
- Be a Self-motivated team player working on own initiative
- Experience with the development of Instrument Engineering deliverables as required on a project-by-project basis
- Degree or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject
- Chartered Engineer status as a Member of the Institute of Measurement and Control (IMC) or Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- Experience with specification control and safety system upgrades and modifications
- Experience with specification of field instrumentation, analysers and ESD and actuated valves
- Experience with sizing of flow devices/control valves / relief devices
- Experience with attendance and contributing to HAZOP, LOPA, Alarm Reviews and SIL Determination
- Experience with IEC 61511 Safety Lifecycle and Emergency Shutdown System architecture and design and SIL determination
- TUV or similar Functional Safety Engineer qualification
- Experience with the specification of Fire & Gas systems and detection equipment and the application of BS5839-1
- Experience with IT/Telecoms/Networks/Access Control & CCTV Systems
- Experience in specification and interface management of Instrumentation and Control requirements for Mechanical packages
- Experience with interfacing with Client Engineers personnel to facilitate project execution
- Experience with managing and liaison with Vendors to facilitate project execution
- Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Experienced engineer with sound technical background and expertise
- Experienced in the use of appropriate codes of practice, standards and relevant sections of statutory documentation
- Experienced in the use of design and assessment methods used within discipline
- Competent in use of analytical methods used within discipline including theoretical background for analysis programs
- Significant experience in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting activities for the C&I discipline
- Conversant with other discipline key project activities and their interaction with/impact on the C&I scope
- Aware of commercial, contractual and administrative aspects of engineering
- Able to estimate man-hours and materials for delegated aspects of work
- Able to work with other disciplines and draughting sections to meet delivery dates
- Experienced in quality control requirements and quality assurance for engineering w
- Provide realistic and practical technical solutions to operational engineering challenges
- Evaluate existing and new manufacturers in his / her area of expertise for technical competence and compliance
- Perform technical studies in applicable project related technical issues and prepare reports and feedback for presentation to technical and management personnel
- Review engineering and design proposals for large project
- Review and develop engineering and design documentation, including engineering procedures, standards, and specifications (FEED & EPC)
- Experience with development of Instrument / Control Engineering deliverables as required on a project by project basis.
- Delivery of small to medium scale projects with responsibility for estimates, schedules and resource allocation where required.
- Checking and approval of engineering & design deliverables within established corporate procedures.
- Guide, support and oversee work groups including mentoring of junior staff.
- Experience on HAZOP / SIL assignment and knowledgeable of IEC 61511
- Work collaboratively with design engineers, operation engineers, purchasers, and other internal personnel
- Liaise with clients, suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
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.
Principal C&I Engineer PSC
Office
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom
Full Time
October 9, 2025