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Wood

Senior Automation and Control Engineer

Wood

. Develop project specifications based on end-user and licensor specifications .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMadrid • SpainSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Instrumentation and Control Systems (ICSS) engineering, including project specification development, compliance with international standards, and effective team leadership. Proficient in managing engineering documents and vendor interactions while ensuring technical quality and adherence to project budgets and schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords
I&C EngineeringProject Specification DevelopmentFEED and EPC ProjectsSpanish Language ProficiencyTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills
ICSS EngineeringMaterial Requisition PreparationBid Tabulation DevelopmentLoop TestingCommissioning and Start-UpHAZOP/SIL AssistanceP&ID ReviewTechnical Quality AssuranceEngineering Document PreparationApplicable Codes of Practice
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Distributed Control SystemsSISF&G SystemsPLCICSS FATICSS SAT
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid European Work Permit
Industry Keywords
RefineriesOil & GasPetrochemicalHydrogenOverseas Execution Centers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop project specifications based on end-user and licensor specifications
  • Prepare material requisitions for enquiry and purchase orders for ICSS, including distributed control systems, SIS and F&G systems
  • Develop bid tabulations and approve vendor drawings for material requisitions
  • Prepare ICSS engineering documents, including I/O signal lists, loop diagrams, logic diagrams and graphic display sketches
  • Assist with HAZOP/SIL meetings
  • Assist with ICSS FAT and SAT
  • Assist with package vendor PLC FAT
  • Assist with iFAT between ICSS and package vendor PLCs
  • Assist with loop testing at site
  • Assist with commissioning and start-up at site
  • Provide instrument and control comments on P&IDs and package equipment
  • Ensure technical quality of work
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant procedures, standards and regulations
  • Ensure assigned work complies with approved budget and schedule
  • Identify and schedule project contract changes
  • Prepare progress reports
  • Maintain relationships with end users, Wood departments and suppliers
  • Visit project sites

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree in Electronics Engineering or Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum of 10 years in I&C engineering and construction in refineries, oil & gas, petrochemical, hydrogen or equivalent
  • Experience working with overseas execution centers
  • Experience of FEED and EPC projects, including revamp projects
  • Technical background and engineering expertise
  • Experience using applicable codes of practice and international standards
  • Spanish at native level is mandatory
  • Excellent English level
  • Team leadership
  • Available immediately
  • Valid European Work Permit required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and technically challenging projects for leading clients across the oil and gas, refining, petrochemical and energy transition sectors
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, supported by employee networks
  • Flexible benefits package adaptable to individual needs and lifestyle
  • Free company parking
  • Free shuttle bus from the railway station to the office
  • On-site canteen
  • Medical check-up every years
  • Supplementary accident insurance
  • Continued professional development with tailored development plans
  • Opportunities to collaborate with technical experts and specialists across Wood’s international organization