Lead Telecom Engineer - Systems Design & Leadership (Oil & Gas)

Alert International; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Direct employment contract

Benefits per UAE Labour Law

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Alert International is seeking a Lead Telecom Engineer in Abu Dhabi to drive design and engineering of communications, security, and alarm systems for oil & gas EPC projects. You will lead a discipline team, develop system architectures, and ensure compliance with project standards and ADNOC requirements.

The role involves coordinating with I&C, electrical, and civil teams, reviewing vendor submissions, and supporting procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in Electronics, Telecom, Electrical, or related engineering.
• Min 12 yrs in telecom design for onshore oil & gas EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC experience; ADNOC project experience an advantage.
• UAE-attested degree certificate.
• Codes: IEC, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA, and ADNOC telecom standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the discipline team. Deliver work on schedule in line with project standards, codes and regulations. Update the Engineering Manager on status, manhours and budget.
• Prepare telecom design basis, philosophy and system architecture.
• Design fibre optic, telephone, public address and general alarm (PAGA), CCTV, access control and radio systems.
• Prepare datasheets, cable schedules, layouts and material take-offs.
• Review vendor documents and support factory and site acceptance tests.
• Coordinate with I&C, electrical and civil teams.
• Support yard installation, commissioning and construction at site. Provide procurement assistance: datasheets, bid tabulation and vendor evaluation.

Skills

Strong leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

ADNOC standards knowledge

ADNOC CV format knowledge

Stakeholder management

English communication

AutoCAD

Network design tools

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree in Electronics/Telecom/Electrical

UAE-attested degree certificate

Codes: IEC, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA, ADNOC telecom standards

12+ years telecom design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Network design tools

MS Office

Job description

Alert International is seeking a Lead Telecom Engineer in Abu Dhabi to drive design and engineering of communications, security, and alarm systems for oil & gas EPC projects. You will lead a discipline team, develop system architectures, and ensure compliance with project standards and ADNOC requirements.

The role involves coordinating with I&C, electrical, and civil teams, reviewing vendor submissions, and supporting procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.