Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Project Engineer (UAE Nationals) as this role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. 

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
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 
Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
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

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

To support the successful delivery of engineering and project execution activities by assisting project teams in planning, coordination, and technical tasks. The Graduate Project Engineer will develop practical project management and engineering skills while contributing to safe, efficient, and high-quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and execution of engineering and project activities in line with project schedules and objectives
Support project engineers and managers in tracking progress, deliverables, and key milestones
Prepare and maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, meeting minutes, and technical submissions
Liaise with multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g., mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation) to ensure alignment of project requirements
Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and project meetings
Assist in monitoring project costs, timelines, and resource allocation
Support procurement, vendor coordination, and expediting activities where required
Ensure compliance with company procedures, client requirements, and relevant industry standards
Contribute to risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
Promote and adhere to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at all times
Engage in continuous learning and development to build technical and project management competencies

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

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)
0–2 years of relevant experience (internships or training experience preferred).
Basic understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle in an EPC/EPCM environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project) is an advantage
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multicultural environment
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and adapt in a fast-paced project environment

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.