Graduate Project Engineer; UAE Nationals

Job Description

We’re looking for a Graduate Project Engineer (UAE Nationals) to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing their skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

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. 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.

• Meaningful and interesting projects:
  Delivered to high‑profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion:
  The company actively commits to diversity and inclusion across all business areas
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to reward performance at the right level in line with the market
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient treatment
• Group life and personal accident insurance
• End‑of‑service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
• Employee share plan giving opportunities to purchase Wood shares with a company match
• Long‑service award recognising commitment and loyalty at 5‑year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored development plans
• Global connections to experts worldwide shaping industry standards
• Energy Transition Academy providing community knowledge sharing on emerging energy systems

Support the successful delivery of engineering and project execution activities by assisting project teams in planning, coordination, and technical tasks; develop project‑management and engineering skills contributing to safe, efficient, and high‑quality outcomes.

• Assist in coordination and execution of engineering and project activities in line with 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 (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 standards at all times
• Engage in continuous learning and development to build technical and project‑management competencies

At Wood we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals. The following expectations outline the ideal candidate profile:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)
• 0‑2 years of relevant experience (internships or training preferred)
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and project lifecycle in an EPC/EPCM environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Primavera or 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

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.

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 race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.