Lead Telecommunications and Cyber Security Engineer

Airswift; Madrid; On-site; EUR 89,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Lead Telecommunications and Cyber Security Engineer in Spain to deliver instrumentation, telecom and cyber security engineering across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up phases within a major capital project.

You will review design deliverables, assess safety and regulatory compliance, and provide guidance through start-up, with extensive EPC/PMC exposure in oil, gas, LNG and heavy industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive EPC project experience across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.
• Experience on EPC/PMC phases of major capital projects in oil & gas, petrochemicals, LNG, power or heavy industrial sectors.
• Ability to review and monitor EPC contractor deliverables and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead instrumentation, control and telecom engineering activities on large industrial projects.
• Review P&IDs, data sheets, hook-up drawings and loop diagrams for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors and vendors throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to hazard and risk analyses (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA) and safety system integration.
• Provide technical guidance during design, engineering and start-up phases to ensure safety, quality and integrity.

Skills

Instrumentation & Telecom

P&IDs & Data Sheets

Codes & Standards

Hazard & Risk Assessments

Process Safety

Start-up Support

Cross-functional Coordination

3D Modelling Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

AVEVA PDMS/E3D

Intergraph Smart Plant 3D

Job description

Job Title

Lead Telecommunications and Cyber Security Engineer

Duration

6 months

Schedule

Monday - Friday, full-time

Location

Spain

This opportunity sits within a major capital project environment and focuses on the delivery of instrumentation, telecom and cyber security engineering across FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up phases. The role supports safe project execution, technical integrity and successful handover within complex oil and gas, petrochemical, LNG, power and industrial projects. This position offers broad technical scope, including design review, EPC contractor oversight, hazard and risk management, compliance with industry standards, and support through commissioning and start-up.

Required Education

Bachelor of Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Required Experience

• Extensive experience across EPC project phases including FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up
• Experience working on EPC and PMC phases of major capital projects
• Background within oil and gas, petrochemicals and refining, LNG facilities, power plants, mining, heavy industrial plants, or large infrastructure and utilities projects
• Experience reviewing and monitoring EPC contractor deliverables, scope compliance and quality standards
• Experience supporting construction, inspections, testing, commissioning and project handover activities

Required Skills

• Strong technical capability in instrumentation, control and telecommunication systems within large industrial projects
• Ability to review and approve engineering deliverables including P&IDs, data sheets, hook-up drawings, loop diagrams and instrument indexes
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards and regulations including API, IEC61511, ASTM, ANSI and ISO standards
• Capability to lead and facilitate hazard and risk assessments including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, QRA, FMEA and Bow-tie analyses
• Understanding of Process Safety Management programmes, policies and procedures and integration of safety systems such as pressure relief, fire protection and SIS
• Ability to provide technical guidance during design, engineering and operational phases to maintain safety, quality and technical integrity
• Experience conducting site inspections and audits, tracking non-compliance issues and supporting corrective actions
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors and third parties throughout project delivery
• Knowledge of commissioning risks, mitigation planning, testing protocols and start-up support
• Proficiency with engineering design and 3D modelling software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D, AVEVA PDMS/E3D or Intergraph Smart Plant 3D

About Airswift: Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.