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Lead I&E Engineer - Offshore Brownfield Engineering

Wood PLC

Metairie, Louisiana

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Asset Management, Brownfield Redevelopment, Budget Management, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Datasheets, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Analysis), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Industry Standards, Instrumentation Engineering, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, OSHA, Oil and Gas, Problem Solving Skills, Production Systems, Project Tracking, Quality Engineering, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Management, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
Metairie, Louisiana
POSTED
Today
JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is seeking a Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to support our rapidly growing offshore brownfield engineering operations 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
  • 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
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification is required for the role. Willing to consider candidates who are willing and qualified test for the PE certification withing 6 months of employment
  • 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
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including API, ISO, and OSHA

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