Job Description

McDermott

Principal Instrumentation Designer

Job id: 610968

08 Jan 2026

Job Location

United Arab Emirates

Experience

10 to 12 years

Qualification Level

Engineering Graduates/PG

Job Function

Engineering
Installation / Maintenance / Repair
Oil / Gas / Petroleum
Production / Manufacturing
R & D / Designing

Skillset

Instrumentation Design & Documentation, Instrument Datasheet Preparation

Preferred Jobseekers

Locally available candidates only apply for this job

Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering
Minimum 10+ years of experience in instrumentation design for large-scale industrial or oil & gas projects
Extensive experience in design, documentation, and engineering deliverables for EPC projects
Proficiency with instrumentation design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SmartPlant Instrumentation, EPLAN)

Requirements:
Lead instrumentation design activities across multiple projects
Develop and review P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and design documentation
Coordinate with process, electrical, and control engineering teams to ensure design integration
Ensure compliance with international codes, standards, and project specifications
Mentor junior instrumentation designers and engineers
Participate in design reviews, HAZOP studies, and technical evaluations
Provide technical support during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases
Strong knowledge of instrumentation systems, control loops, field devices, and control panels
Experience with industry standards (ISA, IEC, ANSI, API)
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Strong leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities

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