Lead Telecommunications Engineer
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About This Role
Job Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Telecommunication Engineer with a proven track record in the detailed design ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future.
Transforming the world.
Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe.
We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.
We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets.
We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important.
You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come.
We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.
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 organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive remuneration 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
Job Objective
The Lead Telecommunications Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination, and delivery of all telecommunications systems for a large-scale ADNOC detailed engineering project.
The role ensures that telecom systems are fully integrated, compliant with ADNOC standards, and aligned with operational, safety, and cybersecurity requirements.
Engineering Leadership
- Lead the design and engineering of telecom systems across the project lifecycle (primarily detailed engineering phase)
- Manage and coordinate a team of telecom engineers and designers
- Ensure all deliverables meet ADNOC specifications, international standards, and project requirements
Design And Oversee The Implementation Of
- Fiber optic backbone and structured cabling systems
- Telephony systems (IP/PABX)
- Data networks (LAN/WAN, switches, routers)
- Radio communication systems (VHF/UHF, TETRA)
- Public Address & General Alarm (PAGA) systems
- CCTV and security/surveillance systems
- Access control and perimeter security systems
- Microwave and wireless communication systems
- Integrated telecom systems with SCADA, DCS, and ICS
Deliver Telecom Engineering Outputs Including
- Telecom philosophies and design basis
- System architecture diagrams
- Network layouts and routing drawings
- Equipment layouts and room designs
- Cable schedules and routing
- Ensure alignment with overall project schedule, cost, and quality requirements
- Participate in 3D model reviews and ensure telecom integration within plant layout
Interface & Coordination
- Interface with client (ADNOC), licensors, EPC teams, and vendors
- Coordinate with disciplines including instrumentation, electrical, IT, and control systems
- Review and approve vendor documents, datasheets, and technical submittals
Ensure Compliance With
- ADNOC standards and specifications
- International standards (IEC, ITU, IEEE, NFPA)
- Cybersecurity requirements for industrial networks
- Support HAZOP, HAZID, SIL, and security risk assessments
Procurement & Vendor Management
- Prepare technical requisitions (MRs) and evaluate vendor proposals
- Participate in technical bid evaluations (TBE) and vendor selection
- Monitor vendor deliverables and ensure compliance with specifications
Construction & Commissioning Support
- Provide technical support during construction, installation, and commissioning
- Respond to site queries (RFIs) and support troubleshooting activities
- Support system testing, FAT, SAT, and handover documentation
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 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.
Expected
- Bachelor's degree in Telecom Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Minimum 15+ years’ experience working in telecoms, in large Oil & Gas Facilities having broad knowledge of engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, onshore and offshore facilities design, construction and operations
- Experience of working with multi - national and multi - cultural project teams is strongly preferred
- Competent to carry out the Design activity in the Design-Check-Approve-Authorize cycle, and to check the technical deliverables of designers
- General knowledge of other related disciplines
- Conversant with relevant Telecommunications national and international standards and has a broad understanding of all aspects of Telecommunications systems and a deep understanding of own specialty.
- Proven track record of delivering a portfolio of Telecom EPC projects including complex and multiple vendor projects within international settings
- Requires hands on expertise and design experience with telecoms equipment and systems design (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (access control, CCTV surveillance networks, fence intruder detection, ANPR), public/emergency announcement (PAGA), and networks (WANs, LANs, Industrial Wireless Networks Wiring, Routers, Switches, Servers etc.) ship/shore communication systems, Hazardous area requirements
- Shall be proficient in fiber optic cabling network design, copper cable networks and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable / ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables
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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