Job Description

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

Wood is recruiting for a Subsea Control Systems Engineer to join our Subsea Consultancy team.

Based in Aberdeen, this role offers flexible hybrid working and the opportunity to support global clients through front-end engineering, technical assurance, and strategic decision-making across subsea and energy transition projects.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy problem definition, option evaluation, and client-facing technical advisory work, and who want to influence project outcomes from concept selection through to execution and operation.

The Role

As a Subsea Controls Systems Engineer / Senior Engineer, you will provide independent, technically robust advice on subsea control systems and their application across the project lifecycle.

• Assess and compare system concepts, architectures, and technologies
• Support clients in making informed, risk-aware technical decisions
• Translate complex technical topics into clear, defensible recommendations
• Provide technical leadership for defined scopes, depending on experience
• Mentor junior engineers and represent Wood in client and vendor engagements

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

It’s a future for all of us We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.

Within Technical Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a world-wide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

What we can offer

• High-profile position in a highly visible and motivated team, with the exciting opportunity to be part of a significant growth group with ambitious plans.
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the energy sector.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Global connections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.

The key objectives for this role are:

• Provide subsea controls engineering input to concept studies, pre-FEED, and FEED phases
• Evaluate alternative system architectures, technologies, and execution strategies
• Develop and review consultancy deliverables such as design philosophies, option selection studies, and technical specifications
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, influencing key design and procurement decisions
• Participate in design, safety, and technical assurance reviews
• Interface with vendors to understand capabilities and emerging technologies
• Support brownfield assessments, life extension studies, and operability reviews
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate controls considerations early

Skills / Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access and enhance your unique talent. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge, experiences, and embrace talent. Even if you feel you don’t have every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, but feel you have what it takes to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.

Expected:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, System Engineering)
• Experience in subsea controls or related control, electrical, or hydraulic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• Clear technical report writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a consultancy environment
• Experience contributing to concept selection, FEED, or early-phase subsea studies

Desirable:

• Knowledge of electro-hydraulic or all-electric subsea control systems
• Understanding of SCMs, power and communication systems
• Experience in electrical and / or hydraulic analysis techniques

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.