PMC Specialist, Telecom / Digitalization Engineer

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist, Telecom / Digitalization Engineer having a proven track record in overseeing the design, implementation, integration, and delivery of telecommunications and digitalization systems for a project. The role ensures that telecom infrastructure, smart technologies, industrial digital solutions, and communication networks are developed and deployed in compliance with project requirements, industry standards, cybersecurity requirements, and client objectives, supporting safe, efficient, and digitally enabled operations 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

The key objective for this role is:

The primary objective of a PMC Specialist, Telecom / Digitalization Engineer is to ensure the successful design, integration, implementation, and operation of telecommunications and digital technologies that support reliable, secure, and efficient project execution and future plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Review, monitor, and approve telecom and digitalization engineering deliverables prepared by EPC contractors and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client standards, industry regulations, and international best practices.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Support deployment of digitalization initiatives and smart plant technologies.
• Coordinate communication interfaces between plant systems and corporate networks.
• Review cybersecurity requirements for telecom and digital systems.
• Support implementation of network security measures and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with project and client cybersecurity standards.
• Verify secure access controls, network segmentation, and data protection measures.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity specialists on risk mitigation activities.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Telecommunications, Digital Technologies, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems is advantageous.
• Professional engineering certification or membership in a recognized engineering institution is preferred
• Typically 15+ years of experience in telecommunications, industrial automation, digitalization, IT/OT integration, or infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a PMC, EPC, owner/operator, or major project environment.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, LNG, power, infrastructure, mining, or industrial facilities.
• Proven involvement in FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and startup phases.
• Experience managing telecom vendors, system integrators, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.