Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer to join our Consulting team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects while developing your skills and gaining valuable industry experience. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our office in Abu Dhabi.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for Graduate Flow Assurance Engineer , 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.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets. 

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa. 

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

• 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
  
  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates a graduate‑level understanding of core flow assurance engineering principles, design practices, methodologies, and basic calculations related to multiphase flow, hydrate management, flow regimes, and thermal hydraulic behavior.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply technical data and documentation relevant to flow assurance studies, including P&IDs, line sizing data, operating conditions, and basis of design documents.
• Applies theoretical knowledge in practical engineering contexts, supporting flow assurance analyses and contributing to design and operational decision‑making under supervision.
• Exhibits graduate‑level competence in the application of engineering standards, company processes, and procedures relevant to flow assurance and project execution.
• Possesses a basic understanding of the regulatory framework and applicable industry legislation, and how these influence flow assurance design and operational activities.
• Demonstrates developing competence within the flow assurance discipline while executing assigned tasks, such as supporting steady‑state and transient flow analyses, identifying flow risks, and assisting in mitigation strategies.
• Maintains graduate‑level awareness of industry practices, emerging technologies, and digital tools relevant to flow assurance, with early exposure to real project or operational environments.
• Ability to prepare, interpret, and review technical outputs, including calculations, reports, and summaries, and to suggest practical and cost‑effective design improvements under guidance.
• Demonstrates awareness of company policies, procedures, and HSE requirements that impact flow assurance activities and project execution.
• Capable of preparing clear, accurate, and well‑structured written communications, including technical notes, calculation summaries, and reports suitable for internal review.
• Displays good general computer literacy and basic familiarity with relevant flow assurance and engineering software tools (e.g., OLGA, PIPESIM, HYSYS, or similar), with a willingness to develop further proficiency.
  
  

Qualifications

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 dont 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant experience in flow assurance, production engineering, process engineering, or related oil & gas engineering roles, including internships, graduate programs, or project‑based experience.
• Fundamental academic knowledge of flow assurance concepts, including multiphase flow, fluid properties, hydrate formation, wax and asphaltene deposition, flow regimes, corrosion, erosion, and thermal analysis.
• Basic understanding of oil and gas production systems, including pipelines, subsea systems, topsides facilities, and operating philosophies.
• Familiarity with industry standards and recommended practices (e.g., API, ISO, ASME) relevant to flow assurance and offshore/onshore hydrocarbon operations.
• Awareness of regulatory and HSE requirements applicable to engineering design and operations within the energy sector.
• Exposure to or basic working knowledge of flow assurance and process simulation software tools such as OLGA, PIPESIM, HYSYS, Aspen, MATLAB, or equivalent (academic or professional use).
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical engineering challenges under supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for calculations, data analysis, and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn, develop technical competence, and work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  
  

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.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.

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