Instrumentation & Control (SCADA) Engineer (Qatar) Doha

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.
As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.
We invite you to join us. Why?
When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards, mentoring and coaching programs and extensive in-house on demand learning courses.

Responsibilities

Our newest opportunity is for a talented Instrumentation & Control (SCADA) Engineer to join our award-winning team in Doha, Qatar.
This critical role will support instrumentation and control engineering design review, supervision, and technical assurance for major water station and pipeline projects. The position focuses on ensuring compliance, quality control, and integrity of SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation systems across design, installation, and commissioning stages.
We envisage success in this role to include:
Supporting data collection, site investigations, and preliminary studies for water infrastructure projects.
Reviewing and validating consultant designs to ensure compliance with project, technical, and client requirements, including control philosophy, FDS, P&IDs, I/O lists, system architecture, and related documentation.
Reviewing detailed engineering deliverables such as control panels, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, method statements, and instrumentation datasheets.
Evaluating instrumentation and control systems including field instruments (level, pressure, flow, temperature, vibration, water quality, leak detection systems).
Reviewing control system architecture including PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, HMIs, graphics, reporting tools, and BMS integration (HVAC, lighting, ventilation, leak detection).
Ensuring correct integration of control systems with package units and overall plant systems.
Participating in FAT, SAT, and supporting testing and commissioning activities.
Reviewing design changes, variation orders, and ensuring proper technical documentation and approvals.
Conducting site visits to verify installation compliance with approved designs.
Supporting corrective and preventive actions related to design and implementation issues.
Preparing technical reports and project status updates for stakeholders.
Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting project meetings and technical decision-making.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envisage that you will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related discipline, with over 10 years of experience in water station and pipeline projects.
Furthermore, you should demonstrate:
Strong experience in instrumentation and control system design review, supervision, and technical assurance
Proven expertise in PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems within industrial or water infrastructure environments
Hands-on experience in water pumping stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure projects
Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control systems, including field devices and system integration
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC, Modbus, Profibus, or Foundation Fieldbus
Experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and system validation activities
Ability to prepare technical reports, documentation, and project status updates
Strong project coordination skills and ability to contribute to technical decision-making
Understanding of relevant industry standards and regulations in instrumentation and control engineering
Extra Preferred Qualifications:
Exposure to security systems such as CCTV and Access Control Systems
Knowledge of IT and telecom infrastructure including LAN networks, switches, cabling, and server room systems
Experience in smart water infrastructure, digital control systems, or integrated automation solutions
KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety, and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.
We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.

The role involves providing design review, supervision, and technical assurance for SCADA, PLC, and instrumentation systems in major water station and pipeline projects. Key duties include validating consultant designs, overseeing installation and commissioning, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

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