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Lead I&E Engineer - Offshore Brownfield Engineering


Wood PLC
4 days ago
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join its Offshore Brownfield Engineering business focusing on electrical engineering solutions for offshore brownfield projects. The office and opportunity are based in Metairie, LA.

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The Role
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in managing electrical and instrumentation engineering efforts for offshore brownfield projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams across locations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions while efficiently managing workshare with remote offices. Your responsibilities will span from conceptual design through execution, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and innovation.

Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Oil & Gas
  • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
  • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
  • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
  • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
  • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession


RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee all electrical and instrumentation engineering activities from concept through execution and closeout
  • Manage multidisciplinary teams across global locations to deliver project scope efficiently
  • Develop engineering deliverables including P&IDs, control system architectures, datasheets, and specifications in compliance with project and regulatory standards
  • Design and implement control systems including PLC/DCS programming, HMI/SCADA development, and network architecture
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
  • Collaborate with project managers to define scopes, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress
  • Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and contractors to resolve technical issues and obtain approvals
  • Participate in safety reviews such as HAZOP and SIL assessments
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to recommend optimal solutions
  • Support procurement by reviewing vendor proposals and ensuring compliance with specifications
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, and environmental responsibility in all engineering activities


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:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, instrumentation engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in electrical and instrumentation engineering, preferably in offshore oil and gas projects
  • Proven expertise in control system design and offshore production facility systems
  • Proficiency in engineering software tools such as PLC/DCS programming, HMI/SCADA, and AutoCAD Electrical
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including API, ISO, and OSHA

Desirable:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification
  • Advanced degree in a related field


ABOUT US

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.
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JOB SUMMARY
Lead I&E Engineer - Offshore Brownfield Engineering
Wood PLC
Metairie
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Lead I&E Engineer - Offshore Brownfield Engineering