Senior Telecommunication Engineer

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Engineer to design advanced systems and lead project lifecycles, ensuring compliance with safety regulations in high-profile projects within the Oil and Gas sector. Ideal candidates will have at least 8 years of telecom engineering experience, including expertise in LAN/WAN systems and project management. We offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Commitment to continued professional development

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in IT/Telecom including Oil & Gas Projects.
• Extensive knowledge in LAN/WAN, Security & Safety systems.
• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering design, FEED, and detail engineering for telecom systems.
• Prepare engineering documents including block diagrams and specifications.
• Manage third-party suppliers in the execution of engineering delivery.

Skills

Telecommunication systems design

Project management

Risk assessment

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Education

MSc, MEng or equivalent professional qualification

Chartered Engineer or recognized equivalent experience

Tools

LAN/WAN technologies

CCTV systems

Fiber optics

IP telephone systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Telecommunication Engineer experienced with a proven track record in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, assessing risks, and implementing measures to prevent incidents and safeguard processes in engineering projects for a high‑profile client.

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 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' services 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:

Leadership in designing advanced systems, mentoring junior staff, overseeing project lifecycles, and ensuring system performance, reliability and scalability. Key aspects to include are experience with a wide range of technologies (e.g., fiber optics, wireless, LAN/WAN), a proven track record in project management (including planning, budget and risk management) and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align designs with business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To execute engineering Design, FEED and detail Engineering experience and Costing estimation for proposal in Telecom systems
• Responsible for complete engineering document activities like preparing block diagram, functional design specification, datasheets, MR, equipment layouts, interconnection drawings, termination drawings, cabinet drawings
• Take part in Technical bid evaluations, Vendor document review and approvals
• Technically competent in own discipline and actively maintains own competence according to standards and pursues continuous professional development
• Provide discipline support to the business
• Ensure self‑awareness of relevant regulatory framework, legislation changes, initiatives and industry technology developments and promote to direct reports
• Provide discipline input to scope definition and execution
• Deputizing for principal as required
• Supporting and supervising tasks delegated to direct reports
• Executing assigned personal objectives
• Management of third party suppliers in the execution of Engineering delivery
• Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
• Coaching and mentoring as delegated
• Provides input to the performance management of direct reports
• Manage and supervise direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills And 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

• MSc, MEng or equivalent professional qualification or BSc, BEng or equivalent with extensive relevant experience
• Chartered Engineer or recognised equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in IT / Telecom field including Security & Safety, wired & wireless communication in Oil & Gas Projects and extensive knowledge in LAN & WAN, ACS, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, Hotline systems, F&G and IP telephone etc.
• Demonstrable balance of industrial experience at relevant level and position

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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 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.