Trainee Civil Designer

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Civil Designer, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your skills and gaining valuable industry experience.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation. 

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.  

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality. 

What we can offer 

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment 
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover  
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit 
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company 
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones 
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  

Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field 

The key objectives for this role are:

• Ability to comprehend, interpret and prepare applicable technical information and suggest design changes to ensure functional and cost-effective results 
• Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures that affect specific job assignments 
• Good level of general computer literacy and basic familiarity with some relevant specialist engineering software

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:

• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet project deadlines.
• Adaptability to work on diverse tasks and in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Internship or relevant project experience (preferred).
• Eagerness to learn and develop as a professional engineer.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: 

• Graduate level understanding of Engineering practices, design methods and calculations 
• Ability to comprehend and interpret technical information applicable to their discipline of engineering 
• Demonstrates the application of theory in a practical context
• Graduate level of competence in the application of standards, processes and procedures and how they are used in work execution
• Graduate level of knowledge of regulatory framework and associated legislation. 
• Graduate level of competence in own discipline in the execution of assigned tasks.
• Graduate level of knowledge of industry and technology development within discipline area 
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and prepare applicable technical information and suggest design changes to ensure functional and cost effective results 
• Demonstrates awareness of policies and procedures that affect specific job assignments 
• Ability to prepare accurate, effective, complete and easily understood written communications and reports 
• Good level of general computer literacy and basic familiarity with some relevant specialist engineering software