Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Principal Telecom Engineer to lead telecom systems for large oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on design, implementation, and maintenance of advanced telecommunications networks and equipment across onshore and offshore sites.

You will coordinate with discipline teams to ensure designs meet ADNOC and international standards while delivering on schedule and budget. Strong leadership and client interface skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Telecommunication Engineering is required.
• Experience in onshore telecom networks, SDH/OTN/DWDM, and related systems.
• Knowledge of multiple telecom subsystems and integration with IT networks.
• Experience with ADNOC and international standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee telecom systems design and delivery on oil & gas projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet project scope and standards.
• Develop work plans and supervise telecom engineers and designers.
• Manage telecom specifications, data sheets, and design basis documents.
• Ensure design deliverables comply with project requirements and budgets.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders for approvals and changes.

Skills

Telecommunication engineering

Project leadership

Oil & gas industry

ADNOC standards

Telecom integration

Education

Graduate Degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Chartered Engineer preferred

Tools

MS Office

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. Were bridging two worlds moving towards more sustainable energy sources while helping to provide the energy chemicals and resources needed now.

Responsibilities:

• An experienced and highly skilled Principal Telecom Engineer to lead and oversee the telecom systems for our oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing implementing and maintaining advanced Telecommunication systems and equipment in complex large-scale projects.

• Carry out Studies development and detailed design engineering activities pertaining to Telecommunication systems and sub-system including co-ordination with the various discipline groups in an engineering consultancy organization. The preferred areas of expertise within Telecommunication systems are: onshore Telecommunication networks (SDH/OTN/DWDM/Gigabit Ethernet etc).

• Wireless digital communication systems (HF VHF UHF Tetra and spread spectrum etc.) serial communication systems CCTV systems Information Systems and Telephone/Data Networks and structured cabling PA/GA Systems Access Control Systems.

• This position requires deep technical knowledge leadership ability and the capacity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project delivery meets industry standards and specifications..

Major Accountability Of Position:

• Develop discipline work plans. Overall supervision of Telecom engineers designers and technical personnel in the execution of the project and development of project deliverables.

• Provide technical expertise and support in the specification design and selection of Telecom systems.

• Manage all aspects of Telecommunication engineering on assigned projects including planning budgeting scheduling resource planning and risk management.

• Manage design change within project budget and schedule framework. Work closely with project managers engineers procurement and construction teams to ensure seamless integration and timely completion of the project.

• Oversee the preparation of design deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Effective interaction with client engineering team for approval of design deliverables.

• Represent organizational competency and capabilities at various forums.

• Liaise with Project Manager/Engineer to manage design change within project budget and schedule framework

• Experienced in telecommunication systems such as FOC cable installation SDH Ethernet CCTV Access Control systems PA/GA systems TETRA Radio System CCTV System LAN/WAN System Information and telephone/data systems. Experienced in integrating all the above systems providing a complete Telecommunication package with the support of telecom system integrator.

• Development of Telecom specifications data sheets Telecom design Basis Telecom Coverage Study Reports Block Diagrams for Telecom system TETRA Radio System Access Control System PAGA CCTV System LAN/WAN System Power Consumption & Heat Dissipation Calculation Telecom Equipment list Telecom Tie-In List Telecom Cable Schedule Layout drawing Telecom MTO etc.

• Experience in preparation of Modification Scope of Work for Existing Telecom system.

• Participation insite survey and data collection for Telecom design.

• Participation in various Workshops such as Design reviews Risk review Value engineering constructability etc.

• Good understanding of HSE requirements of both self and within the discipline team

• Ensuring technical integrity of the Telecom deliverables for the particular ensure compliance with the work scope and with applicable international standards

• Work on proposals and prepare MH estimation.

• Has experience to handle workshare with remote office.

Job Specific Knowledge:

• Experiencein execution of Concept FEED and Detail Engineering for onshore & Offshore Oil and Gas projects.

• Perform engineering design for Telecom System for Oil and Gas projects. Shall have experience of working in major ADNOC projects.

• Preparation/review of all Telecom Engineering deliverables such as Telecom design Basis specifications data sheets Telecom Coverage Study Reports Block Diagrams for Telecom system TETRA Radio System Access Control System PAGA CCTV System LAN/WAN System Power Consumption & Heat Dissipation Calculation Telecom Equipment list Telecom Tie-In List Telecom Cable Schedule Layout drawing Telecom MTO etc.

• Providing input to IES & Control room layouts & Field layouts for onshore Oil & Gas projects

• Guiding 3D modeler for 3D modelling activity.

• Preparation of scope of work and Technical Bid Evaluation for selection of TSI (Telecom System Integrator).

Industry Specific Experience:

• Good knowledge of ADNOC standards SHELL DEPs International standards such as ITU-T IEEE ANSI NFPA IEC Standards.

• Education Qualifications Accreditation Training: Graduate Degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Chartered Engineer is preferred.

HSE Capability:

• Good knowledge of Hazardous Area classification.

IT Skills:

• Computer skills with MS office

People Skills:

• Good communication skill Leadership skill and able to guide team working locally as well as for workshare with centre of excellence and integrated delivery mentoring junior Engineers.

Moving forward together

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color 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 were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

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

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