Graduate Project Engineer

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 remuneration 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.

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

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

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.