Lead Electrical & ICT Engineer – Expression of Interest

Wood; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Diversity & Inclusion

Competitive salary

Professional development

Global connections

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Electrical & ICT Engineer to support a major FPSO bid. You will provide technical leadership for Electrical, Telecommunications and ICT systems, and coordinate development of power, wiring, and ICT architecture.

The role requires offshore oil and gas experience across Concept, FEED, EPC, EPCI, commissioning and operations, with strong leadership and proposal delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical and telecommunications system requirements with project leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead FPSO electrical design philosophies, infrastructure, and lifecycle deliverables.
• Develop offshore telecommunications and ICT solutions, including fibre optic networks and structured cabling.

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical & ICT Engineer to support a major FPSO (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) bid. This role will provide technical leadership and coordination for all Electrical, Telecommunications, and ICT systems associated with the development of a world-class offshore production facility. The successful candidate will lead the development of electrical power generation and distribution philosophies, telecommunications and ICT architecture, equipment specifications, engineering execution strategies, and technical deliverables required to support a competitive FPSO proposal. The role requires significant experience in offshore oil and gas facilities, particularly FPSO projects, with exposure across Concept, FEED, EPC, EPCI, commissioning, and operational phases.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across conventional and emerging energy sectors.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• 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.
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.

Responsibilities

Electrical & ICT Leadership

• Coordinate electrical and communication system requirements with the Project Engineering Manager, Discipline Leads, Proposal Manager, Client, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure all electrical and ICT solutions are safe, reliable, operable, maintainable, and aligned with project and client requirements.
• Support development of execution strategies, engineering plans, resource estimates, schedules, and proposal deliverables.

FPSO Electrical Systems Engineering

• Lead the development of FPSO electrical design philosophies and infrastructure for offshore operations.
• Develop and review electrical system concepts including:
• Power generation systems
• High-voltage and low-voltage distribution systems
• Emergency power systems
• UPS systems
• Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Motor Control Centres (MCCs)
• Electrical load lists
• Earthing and bonding systems
• Lightning protection systems
• Hazardous area electrical installations
• Power management systems
• Ensure electrical systems support operational reliability, redundancy, safety, maintainability, and lifecycle performance objectives.
• Support electrical integration between FPSO topsides, hull systems, marine systems, utility systems, and vendor packages.
• Participate in optimisation studies aimed at reducing CAPEX, weight, and footprint while maintaining technical integrity.

Telecommunications & ICT Systems

• Lead the development of offshore telecommunications and ICT solutions for the FPSO facility.
• Develop philosophies and technical requirements for:
• Fibre optic communication networks
• Structured cab