Project Engineer

Full time
Posted Aug 22, 2025
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Employment Type

Full time

Salary

90.00 USD

Valid Through

Sep 21, 2025

Job Description

Job DescriptionWood is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on leading project development until handover to executing organization for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement. ResponsibilitiesRemarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join its Iraq business unit focusing on leading project development until handover to executing organization for a Major Onshore Brownfield Project in Basra, Iraq.

This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with travel requirement. #Wood #Iraq #Basra #EngineeringThe roleThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Iraq Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.

Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions.

We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the regionWhat We Can OfferMeaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary 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. 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 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’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain the projects register with statusCoordinate the prioritization of project opportunities working with leadershipWork in a multifunctional team to evaluate project development alternativesAssess and evaluate cost effective technologiesSelect the concept and execution plan that best satisfy business objectives Develop cost and schedule estimatesAdvance the Projects through a gated processDefine the Project Objectives and StrategiesDevelop the business justificationDevelop Technical Basis Support Projects to develop the Execution BasisWorks with Operations to develop the Operations BasisCoordinate with 3 rd party engineering support, if required, to evaluate development opportunities Monitor and follow-up on approvalsLead project development until handover to executing organizationOversee the progression of projects to completion in some casesQualificationsWhat 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. ExpectedEngineering degree in Chemical/Mechanical or equivalent5-10 years of Oil and Gas Experience. Lesser than 5 years will be considered for exceptional candidatesExperience with project planning/executionExcellent academic backgroundSkills:

Strong Knowledge of oil and production facilities Understanding of the principles of cost estimating preferredGood teamwork and interpersonal skills Good organizational, coordination, planning, and interface skillsStrong communication skills in English requiredStrong Time Management skillsHigh level of self-motivated and ability to influence others to progress and complete projectsSystemsManaged Projects System (MPS) or equivalent project management systemFOMS System 3-1 or equivalent Management of Change systemAbout UsWood 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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www. woodplc.

comDiversity 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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