Senior I&C Engineer

Posting Date: 4 Aug 2025

City: Abu Dhabi

Location:

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, AE

Contract Type: Fixed-Term

Division: Plant Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior I&C Engineer to join its office in Dubai within the Plant Engineering Division.

Mission

The Senior I&C Engineer leads the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for energy generation facilities. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, they ensure I&C systems meet complex project requirements and comply with industry standards. They oversee the installation and commissioning of I&C systems, ensuring accurate implementation of sensors, actuators, control valves, PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems. They conduct comprehensive system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to achieve optimal performance and reliability.

Key Accountabilities

System Design and Development:
- Lead the design and development of instrumentation and control systems for energy generation facilities.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure I&C systems meet complex project requirements and comply with industry standards.
Installation and Commissioning:
- Oversee the installation and commissioning of I&C systems, ensuring accurate implementation of sensors, actuators, control valves, PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Conduct comprehensive system testing, troubleshooting, and optimization to achieve optimal performance and reliability.
Maintenance and Support:
- Provide advanced maintenance, support, and upgrades for existing I&C systems.
- Lead the response to emergencies and implement corrective actions to resolve issues promptly and minimize downtime.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure I&C systems adhere to stringent safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential hazards and compliance gaps.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Produce detailed technical documentation, including system specifications, drawings, manuals, and operating procedures.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of system configurations, maintenance activities, and performance metrics.
- Provide regular progress reports and updates to stakeholders and management.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify and lead initiatives for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement within I&C systems.
- Evaluate and recommend innovative solutions and best practices based on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electronics

Qualifications

- 8+ years of experience in I&C engineering or related roles in designing, implementing, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems in the energy sector, with demonstrated proficiency in complex project leadership and technical problem-solving.
- Proficient in PLCs, SCADA, DCS systems, and relevant software tools.
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python), control system software (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink), and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC).
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams, manage stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
- Proven track record of ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence in high-stakes environments.

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.