LEAD TELECOM ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer to lead telecom engineering for onshore oil and gas projects. You will develop engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with standards while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive benefits and is onsite in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Telecom Engineering within the onshore oil & gas industry.
• Proven track record in FEED, Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design phases.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and project execution procedures is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the telecom engineering scope for onshore oil and gas projects from FEED through Detailed Design.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure telecom integration.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Telecom systems understanding

Leadership skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the telecom engineering scope for onshore oil and gas projects from FEED through Detailed Design and support during construction phases.
• Develop engineering deliverables including design basis specifications data sheets cable schedules block diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Ensure compliance with international standards and client-specific requirements particularly ADNOC specifications where applicable.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams (Instrumentation Electrical Process Civil etc.) to ensure telecom integration with all project systems.
• Conduct and lead technical reviews HAZOPs and design validation workshops.
• Interface with clients vendors and subcontractors for technical discussions and clarification.
• Review and approve vendor documents ensuring alignment with design requirements and project standards.
• Support procurement activities by preparing technical requisitions and evaluating vendor bids.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers in the telecom discipline.
• Ensure telecom system designs meet safety cybersecurity and operational reliability requirements.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Electronics Telecommunications Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in Telecom Engineering within the onshore oil & gas industry.
• Proven track record in FEED Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design phases.
• Solid understanding of telecom systems such as fiber optics CCTV PAGA radio systems LAN/WAN telephony and access control.
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards and project execution procedures is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant international codes and standards (e.g. IEC ITU NEC NFPA).
• Strong leadership communication and coordination skills.

Vertical:

Engineering