Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is a trusted provider of high-quality engineering and project services. We have been present in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for over 15 years.

Operating from our regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi City and with an own office in Navi Mumbai, India, we support a wide range of operations across the region. Specializing in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, and Renewable Energy industries, as well as Industrial Infrastructure such as Buildings and Structures, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications, we serve clients throughout the UAE and the Arabian Gulf.

Our strong track record in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions reflects our commitment to innovation and excellence. With a parent company boasting more than 80 years of engineering expertise, we are proud to bring Nordic engineering heritage to the region blending cutting-edge technology with a longstanding tradition of quality and reliability.

We are now looking for a Lead Design Engineer, Instrumentation & Automation execute projects and support bids in Abu Dhabi - UAE.

Reports To

The Lead Design Engineer, Instrumentation & Automation reports to Line Manager, Instrumentation and Automation and to the assigned Project Manager.

Job Overview

The Lead I&C Engineer-Offshore is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments normally involving a major project or several smaller or less complex projects. These projects by nature of their complexity and difficulty require the fully competent application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas.

In your role, you will Lead and Execute multiple projects (local and international) and also you are responsible to prepare instrumentation and automation engineering documents and drawings as required for project and assigned by Discipline Manager.

You should have a desire to be at the forefront of the oil and gas sector and deliver outstanding projects.

Hunger for learning and sharing new ideas will be the cornerstone of your success. We also value people for whom safety are part of their professional skills.

Responsibilities And Duties

The ideal candidate will support the team on process industry-based project design work for smooth execution.

To assist engineers / Design manager / Discipline Manager for the engineering design of the project.
Ensure verification of source data, concept & FEED drawings / concepts as required.
FEED and detailed Engineering deliverables in Brown field projects in Wellhead Towers, Process platforms and Islands where handling mechanical packages like chemical Injection packages, Biocide packages, Compressor Packages, Heater packages, Well Head Control Panel (WHCP), ESD/RTU panel, ICSS systems, Well head Oil production/Water Injection Instruments, SCADA Systems, High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) etc.
Align with Mechanical team and Vendors for the Technical Evaluation for Gas Compressor packages, Heater packages International std compliance review.
Review of Package control systems, Anti surge Control System, Load sharing control and interface to plant control systems (ICSS/ VMS Systems).
Plan the Project execution suit to deliver the projects within the project schedule.
Managing the team of Engineers and designers, Monitoring and control the Budget Manhrs.
Prepare and nalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant department / discipline, submission date as per Client / Contract requirements.
Preparation of all instrument & automation related design deliverables through MS-office, Smart plant tools (SPI), AUTOCAD, Micro-station, and calculation tools like Instrucalc, SPI etc.
Prepare / review the design outputs in the form of design computations, drawings and specification.
Review of design document, drawings, etc. issued by various disciplines, design subcontractor and ensure Client's approval.
Responsible to ensure approval of all submitted documents and drawings and necessary coordination with Client.
Overall responsible for inter discipline coordination, submission of necessary design documents/ deliverables and procedures to the Client.
Participate HAZOP, SIL Study for the design has been carried out in accordance to the requirements.
Ensure compliance to Laws and Statutory Regulations, Authority, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Requirements for the project.
Responsible to ensure unclear issues are resolved with Client through technical query in coordination with inter discipline leads, managers.
In coordination with procurement department, ensure that procurement inputs required for design has been obtained from vendor and forwarded to the design subcontractor.
Participation of FAT, SAT, commissioning, pre-commissioning.
Coordinate for the preparation of as built.

Qualifications

Engineering Graduate (BSc. or MSc.)
Minimum of 15 years relevant engineering experience in Instrumentation and Automation competence in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Chemical Industries.
FEED and detailed Engineering deliverables in Brown field projects in Wellhead Towers, Process platforms and Islands where handling mechanical packages like chemical Injection packages, Biocide packages, Compressor Packages, Heater packages, Well Head Control Panel (WHCP), ESD/RTU panel, ICSS systems, Well head Oil production/Water Injection Instruments, SCADA Systems, High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) etc.
Minimum 8 years in a Senior Role.
Telecommunication knowledge would be an added advantage.
Must have worked in FEED and EPC projects and delivered to ADNOC Group of Companies
Working experience with reputed Engineering Consultant(s) would be an advantage
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team player, smart-working, problem solver and can-do attitude
Fluent in English language, Arabic speaking would be an added advantage.
Shares the company values of learning minds, diversity, equality, transparency, and honesty
Meets with UAE visa requirements.

Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.

Do you want to join us

Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 31 October 2026.

Rejlers is a Nordic engineering consultancy firm, creating a sustainable future through knowledge. We are a trusted advisor for our customers in the areas of industry, buildings, energy and infrastructure. We operate globally, but know our local markets. With operations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the United Arab Emirates, Rejlers has 2,700 experts in different technology areas. Over 1,100 employees work in over 20 locations in Finland and the United Arab Emirates. Rejlers share is listed on Mid Cap, Nasdaq Stockholm.

Lead Design Engineer, Instrumentation & Automation (Offshore)