Lead Telecom Engineer

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Telecom Engineer to spearhead a significant project with a major oil company. This role demands a seasoned professional with at least 15 years of experience in telecoms, particularly within large Oil & Gas facilities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Telecom Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering, along with a proven track record in managing complex telecom projects. You will be responsible for overseeing design activities, ensuring compliance with national and international standards, and collaborating with multi-cultural teams. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for telecom systems, this is an exciting opportunity to make a substantial impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in telecoms, especially in Oil & Gas Facilities.
• Hands-on expertise in telecoms equipment and systems design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities and check technical deliverables.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Telecom Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Design Engineering

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecom Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

Telecom Equipment Design

Fiber Optic Cabling Design

CCTV Surveillance Systems

IP Networks

Job description

Wood has been awarded a major project with Saudi Aramco and we are looking to hire a Lead Telecom Engineer to be based at CPECC office in Dubai. Below are more details about the position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecom Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Experience of working with multi-national and multi-cultural project teams is strongly preferred.
• Competent to carry out the Design activity in the Design-Check-Approve-Authorize cycle, and to check the technical deliverables of designers.
• General knowledge of other related disciplines.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.
• Must be self-motivated, results-oriented, and flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Good oral and written English skills, able to produce fluent documents, reports, and technical notes.

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 15 years’ experience working in telecoms, in large Oil & Gas Facilities having broad knowledge of engineering execution including design standards, specifications, codes, safety criteria, onshore and offshore facilities design, construction, and operations.
• Conversant with relevant Telecommunications national and international standards and has a broad understanding of all aspects of Telecommunications systems and a deep understanding of own specialty.
• Proven track record of delivering a portfolio of Telecom EPC projects including complex and multiple vendor projects within international settings.
• Requires hands-on expertise and design experience with telecoms equipment and systems design (OTN, UHF TETRA VHF radio Systems, IP Networks), security (access control, CCTV surveillance networks, fence intruder detection, ANPR), public/emergency announcement (PAGA), and networks (WANs, LANs, Industrial Wireless Networks, Wiring, Routers, Switches, Servers, ship/shore communication systems, Hazardous area requirements).
• Shall be proficient in fiber optic cabling network design, copper cable networks, and relevant infrastructure such as duct banks, cable/ladder tray designs. This shall include transition of design engineering to construction deliverables.