Drive Test & Site Implementation Engineer

Covenant Tel; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Tel is seeking a Telecom Engineer to support telecom site implementation, including readiness checks, equipment installation coordination, connectivity verification and post-implementation validation. The role also covers RF drive testing using TEMS Investigation to assess coverage and network performance.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with Nokia, Huawei and Ericsson nodes, TEMS Investigation proficiency, and the willingness to travel for site assignments in the UAE.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in telecoms or related field.
• Experience with TEMS Investigation is a key criterion.
• Willingness to travel to sites.
• UAE driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out telecom site implementation activities, including readiness checks and equipment installation coordination.
• Coordinate connectivity checks and verification against approved designs and operator requirements.
• Support installation, commissioning, integration and on-air activities with technical teams.
• Verify site implementation against design, configuration, method statements and operator specs.
• Perform post-implementation checks and validation to ensure acceptance criteria are met.
• For RF drive tests: plan, execute and document drive tests using TEMS Investigation.
• Perform indoor and outdoor drive tests for 2G/3G/4G/5G networks.
• Analyze TEMS logs and network performance, preparing reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and site access policies.

Skills

Telecom implementation

TEMS Investigation

RF drive testing

Site commissioning

Education

Bachelor's in Telecommunications Engineering

Diploma in Electronics & Communication Engineering

Tools

Nokia equipment

Huawei equipment

Ericsson equipment

Job description

Role Overview

The Engineer will have a dual responsibility of supporting RF drive test and telecom site implementation and commissioning activities.

Role & responsibilities

Primary Role (Telecom Implementation):

• Carry out telecom site implementation activities, including site readiness checks, equipment installation coordination, connectivity checks and implementation verification, as assigned.
• Support installation, commissioning, integration and on-air activities for telecom network equipment in coordination with the relevant technical teams.
• Verify site implementation against approved design, configuration, method statements and operator requirements.
• Perform post-implementation checks and service validation to confirm that the site/network is operational and meeting the required acceptance criteria.

Secondary Role (RF Drive Test):

• Perform indoor and outdoor drive tests, cluster tests, route tests and site‑specific testing for 2G/3G/4G/5G mobile networks, as applicable.
• Use TEMS Investigation for drive-test execution, real‑time monitoring, log collection and analysis of network performance.
• Conduct drive tests before and after implementation or network changes to validate coverage, quality, accessibility, retainability, mobility and data performance.
• Prepare and submit drive-test reports, site status updates, test logs and other required documentation.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with operator procedures, site access requirements and HSE standards.

Required Skills & Experience

Telecom Implementation:

• Hands‑on experience of telecom site implementation, equipment installation, commissioning, integration and site acceptance processes.
• Hands‑on experience in installation and commissing of Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson nodes and MW links.

RF Drive Testing :

• Hands‑on experience in RF Drive Testing with strong practical experience with TEMS Investigation for drive‑test execution, log collection and post‑processing.
• Good understanding of 2G/3G/4G/5G network technologies, RF concepts, radio KPIs, coverage and service quality.
• Ability to interpret TEMS logs, identify network performance issues and validate network quality after implementation.

Qualifications & Other Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant telecom field experience is preferred; practical TEMS Investigation experience is a key selection criterion.
• Valid UAE driving licence is preferred / may be required for field assignments.
• Willingness to travel to sites and perform outdoor field activities across assigned areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including night activities or planned maintenance windows, when required.

Preferred candidate profile

Priority will be given to candidates with strong hands‑on experience in TEMS Investigation and practical exposure to telecom site implementation. The selected engineer should be able to manage drive-test activities as well as implementation, commissioning and post‑implementation validation with minimal supervision.