Lead Telecommunications Engineer

Worley; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Telecom Design Engineer to perform engineering design activities for onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering degree and significant experience in Telecom design and engineering. Responsibilities include preparing engineering deliverables, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role offers opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Telecom design and engineering is highly regarded.
• Ability to work within a project team and independently.
• Experience in Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform Telecom engineering design duties for onshore and offshore facilities.
• Preparation of engineering deliverables including specifications and reports.
• Coordinate design and interface requirements with other systems.
• Ensure quality assurance and safety practices are followed.

Skills

Telecom design and engineering

Excellent communication skills

Time-management skills

Knowledge of hazardous area requirements

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Primary objective

Carry out Telecom design engineering activities including coordination with the instrumentation and telecom design groups to engineer tie‑ins on existing offshore and onshore oil and gas processing facilities.

Specific Accountabilities

• Perform Telecom engineering design duties associated with Green field and brown field offshore and onshore oil and gas processing facilities and downstream facilities such as refinery petrochemicals etc.
• Duties will include data gathering and site survey of existing telecom systems.
• Preparation of Front‑end engineering deliverables including design basis specifications, datasheets, sizing calculations, studies and reports.
• Preparation of FEED and detail design deliverables such as Block Diagrams, Location Layouts, Cable Routing Layouts, Interconnection drawings etc. in collaboration with designers.
• Carry out bid evaluation / vendor document review and approval.
• Coordination and network design / interface with required Process Control & Safety systems.
• Quality Assurance – responsible for working within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance system relevant to the Oil & Gas Business Unit.
• Safety – responsible for personal safety, safe working practices for the Oil & Gas Business Unit. Understand and follow OH&S procedures.
• Exposure to man‑hour estimate and preparation of proposals.

Matching Indicators

• Work is performed in accordance with broad technical guidelines and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize work to achieve them.
• Willing to learn and work on other areas such as instrumentation and control systems if project demands or opportunity is given within the organization.

Position Specific Experience

• Execution of Telecommunications projects; both standalone and integrated.
• Sound knowledge of international codes and standards related to telecommunication field.
• Design experience in various long‑haul transmission systems encompassing SDH/PDH nodes, MPLS TP node, Gigabit Ethernet switches etc.
• Design of systems such as Telephone System, LAN System, TETRA System, Microwave Radio, VHF Marine Radio, VSAT, PAGA, ACS, CCTV, Intruder detection system, Structured Cabling System, FO Cabling, Telephone cabling etc. to suit client requirements.
• Interface requirements with various Control systems, Electrical Systems etc.
• Cyber security.
• Preparation of Telecom system specifications and equipment datasheets.
• Preparation of Technical Bid evaluation and recommendations.
• FO link budget calculations, Bandwidth requirements, Radio coverage study, Speaker coverage calculations etc. using standard software available in telecom industry.
• QA – responsible for working with the provisions and guidelines of company QA procedures.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Engineering degree or equivalent; previous experience in a similar role is highly regarded.
• Anticipate at least relevant experience with Telecom design and engineering in the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical environment including a minimum number of offshore years of experience.
• Knowledge of hazardous area requirements.
• A positive attitude towards Health Safety and the Environment.
• The ability to work within a project team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time‑management skills and the ability to work unsupervised.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong and can be heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values‑inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we’re not just talking about it; we’re doing it. We’re reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today’s low‑carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.