JOB DETAILS
Principal Engineer – Offshore (Telecom)
CompanyWood
LocationChennai
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 23, 2026
About The Company
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower‑carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.
About the Role
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood Chennai Office is hiring the candidate for the Principal Engineer in Telecom expertise in Offshore FPSO Projects. Oil & Gas project experience is preferred.
Due to the nature of the projects the sites are spread across Global. Therefore, this role can be based at any of our Chennai offices on a hybrid / remote basis with the expectation of regular travel as required.
The Role
Wood Chennai Office is hiring the candidate for the Principal Engineer in Telecom expertise in Offshore FPSO Projects. Ability to prepare and check engineering deliverables in a multi-discipline task force-based engineering environment (Essential) Oil & Gas project experience is preferred.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Oil & Gas Sector
- Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
- Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
- 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.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.
Key Skills
Telecom SystemsOffshore FPSO ProjectsDetailed EngineeringProject ExecutionElectronics & Communication EngineeringEngineering Deliverables
Categories
EngineeringEnergyConsulting
Benefits
33 Days Annual LeaveFlexible Benefits PackageContributory Pension SchemePrivate Medical CoverLife InsuranceProfessional Development PlansEnergy Transition Academy
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Lead the detailed engineering project execution for telecom systems within offshore FPSO projects. Prepare and check engineering deliverables within a multi-discipline task force environment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
34663
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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