Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer in Dubai, UAE. The role involves working on power plant design, modifications, and controls, requiring a BS in Electrical Engineering and 7+ years of experience. The position offers hybrid work, requiring in-office attendance three days per week, along with opportunities for mentoring and professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Our Core Values

Every decision we make is guided by our core values. By upholding these six principles, we support our clients, employees, and community. They are the compass we follow as we continue to grow our business and lead the industry.

Quality – We provide high-quality deliverables and services through an uncompromising focus on peer review, safety, and continuous improvement.

Accountability – Our actions demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Our People – We value diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and are committed to providing a work community where people thrive. Our work is challenging but rewarding.

Our Clients – We deliver value and exceed our clients’ expectations through outstanding customer service, personal accessibility, and clear communication.

Innovation – Since 1891, we have invested in the people, training, tools, and technology needed to quickly adapt in a constantly changing world.

Meaningful Impact – We make a positive impact in the communities where we work and live.

Description
• This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Instrumentation and Controls Engineering.
• You will work on project teams with other I&C engineers involved in the design of new power plants, modifications to existing power generation facilities, and plant controls betterment.
• You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of instrumentation and controls equipment and related installation services.
• As a member of a multi-discipline project team, you will be involved in power plant design coordination, engineering calculation preparation, and electrical control circuit design.
• Through mentoring, classroom-style technical sessions, and on-the-job training, you will increase your knowledge and skills in your engineering discipline.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

This position will be located in the UAE – local candidates are preferred.

Essential skills and experience:
• A BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited engineering program is required. An emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• 7+ years of relevant power plant and heavy industrial control systems experience.
• Power or industrial controls experience.
• An understanding of the practical application of instrumentation and controls engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.
• Experience reading and creating logic diagrams and control narratives.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, with emphasis on MS Excel and Access.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Exceptional work habits.
• Resourceful and enthusiastic attitude.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
• Experience with DCS, TCS, and/or PLCs programming.
• Experience performing field work (i.e. control system upgrades, commission, start-up).