Instrumentation & Controls Designers x 2 - Expression… at Wood · SG

Wood is seeking expressions of interest for an Instrumentation & Controls Designer (2 positions to join our Singapore team for a major greenfield EPCM chemical plant project. This opportunity is available to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and suitably qualified professionals eligible for Employment Pass sponsorship, on an initial 24-month fixed-term contract, commencing Jan/Feb 2026.‌

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

Wood is seeking expressions of interest for an Instrumentation & Controls Designer (2 positions to join our Singapore team for a major greenfield EPCM chemical plant project. This opportunity is available to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and suitably qualified professionals eligible for Employment Pass sponsorship, on an initial 24-month fixed-term contract, commencing Jan/Feb 2026.​‌

Designing the future. Transforming the World.

Wood has a deep history of pioneering technical expertise globally for more than 160 years, from the North Sea to Jurong Island, and is now embarking on an exciting new chapter. Building on decades of engineering excellence in Singapore, Wood invites you to help shape the future of the energy industry across Asia Pacific and beyond. Join us in the heart of Singapore, a global LNG, refining, petrochemical and industrial hub, where you will work alongside industry-leading clients while enjoying the benefits of one of the world's most vibrant and liveable cities. Perfectly positioned between the city's iconic Marina Bay district and the Southern Waterfront, our office offers the ideal blend of career opportunity, global connectivity and exceptional quality of life.

At Wood Singapore, you will thrive in a collegiate and collaborative team culture, partnering with like-minded professionals to solve complex challenges, deliver technical excellence and create new possibilities for our clients and communities.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and complex projects delivered to leaders of industry across traditional, renewable and emerging energy sectors
• Competitive salary with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Flexible working arrangements balancing client, team and individual needs
• Commitment to continuous professional development, with development plans tailored to your individual needs and aspirations
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Commitment to your wellbeing through access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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Responsibilities

Reporting to the Discipline Manager, you will join a dedicated project team and contribute to the successful delivery of instrumentation and control design solutions for a major greenfield EPCM chemical plant project. You will support the balance of technical, client and project requirements by:

• Preparing instrumentation and control design deliverables including instrument layouts, cable routing drawings, junction box layouts, hook-up drawings, instrument installation details, cable schedules, loop drawings and associated design documentation.
• Assisting with the development and maintenance of 3D instrumentation models and participating in model reviews to ensure compliance with project and client requirements.
• Supporting multidisciplinary design activities and contributing to design reviews and technical workshops as required.
• Coordinating with engineers, designers and other disciplines to deliver accurate and high-quality design documentation in accordance with project schedules.

Your ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team will be important. You will contribute to the quality and consistency of instrumentation design deliverables while developing your technical capability through collaboration with senior designers, engineers and project stakeholders.

You will work closely with other disciplines and clients to support the delivery of safe, practical and cost-effective engineering solutions that create value for our clients and their assets.

You will help bring to life Wood's three-pillar strategy of Inspired Culture, Delivery Excellence and Profitable Growth by demonstrating Wood's values and behaviours, maintaining a commitment to safe and ethical practices, and contributing to successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

You must hold (or be eligible to obtain) legal working rights in Singapore. Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and suitably qualified professionals requiring Employment Pass sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Ideally, you will be qualified in Instrumentation & Control design (engineering technology) from a recognised institution and / or be qualified by proven relevant experience working in a similar Instrument & Control Designer role supporting the delivery of projects within the chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, energy or process industries.

In addition, you will have:

• An excellent understanding of instrumentation and control systems design principles, industry standards, codes and drafting practices, gained within a multidisciplinary project environment.
• Experience in the preparation of instrumentation and control design deliverables, including instrument location plans, cable routing layouts, instrument installation details, junction box and control system layouts, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams and associated documentation.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, with exposure to 3D design and modelling platforms such as SmartPlant 3D (SP3D), AVEVA E3D, PDMS, PDS and other AVEVA applications.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets and instrumentation and control design software.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to contribute to safe, practical and cost-effective design solutions that support successful project outcomes.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines and build trusted relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• A customer-focused mindset, balancing technical quality, project delivery and operational excellence to contribute to Wood's continued success and reputation for delivery.
• A commitment to collaborating openly within diverse teams, with the confidence to respectfully challenge, share ideas and promote best practice while keeping safety at the heart of everything you do.

What will set you apart will be your previous experience supporting large-scale greenfield EPCM projects within the chemical, petrochemical or process industries. Experience working on major capital projects in Asia will be highly regarded.

It takes a diverse and inclusive community of inquisitive minds to unlock tomorrow's solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

If you are an Instrument & Control Designer looking to contribute to an iconic Greenfield EPCM Chemical Plant project in Singapore, apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.