Senior Commissioining Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced Telecom commissioning engineer to join our team. You will handle PDH/SDH, Ethernet, and MPLS-TP technologies, contribute to tender responses, and lead commissioning activities on projects, ensuring quality and safety.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication is preferred, with 3–5 years of relevant design and commissioning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication preferred.
• 3–5 years' experience as a design and commissioning engineer of telecom systems.
• Hands-on with PDH/SDH, Ethernet, and MPLS-TP technologies.
• Knowledge of Hitachi products and third-party telecom systems is advantageous.
• Able to read telecom circuits and schematics; strong English, Arabic a plus.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in handling Telecom SDH/PDH multiplexers, wireless routers, switches, routers, and PABX systems.
• Work as a telecom commissioning engineer across PDH, SDH, Ethernet, and MPLS-TP technologies.
• Support tendering teams to interpret client specs and propose technical solutions.
• Advise clients on maintenance and upgradation of installed base.
• Provide presentations/training on products to internal/external customers.
• Represent commissioning at project and design review meetings; produce as-built docs.
• Coordinate with project managers on schedules, costs, and risk quantifications.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication

Tools

FOX615 MPLS TP

FOX515H

FOX515T

SDH

PDH

Ethernet devices (IP, switching, routing)

MPLS-TP

Hitachi systems knowledge

Telecom circuit drawings & schematics

Job description

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0145096

Date Posted: 2026-11-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

How you'll make an impact

• Proficient in handling Telecom SDH Multiplexers, PDH Multiplexer, Wireless Router/Bridges, Switches, Routers, PABX Systems, Network Management Products
• Works as a Telecom commissioning engineer in PDH, SDH, Ethernet, MPLS-TP technologies
• Support the tendering team to understand end client's specifications/practices related to telecommunication products and propose a technical solution meeting the requirements.
• Advise clients on maintenance and upgradation of existing installed base.
• Give presentations/training on new products/solutions to internal/external customers.
• Represents the Commissioning function at project meetings and design review meetings.
• Implements commissioning design changes and the production of as-built project documentation. Supports continuous improvement of project process and product and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback.
• Supports Project Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).
• Creates work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at targeted cost.
• Coordinates site activities focused on finalizing customer acceptance certification. Acts as the HITACHI ENERGY lead for commissioning activities on a project. Ensures that HITACHI ENERGY is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
• Manages external organizations providing Commissioning with equipment, systems or services (e.g. issues permit to work, provides guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accepts as complete work done).
• Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all commissioning activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements.
• Preparing project documentation for SAT
• Obtain approvals from utilities for Commissioning activities of Telecom Systems.
• Broad knowledge of HITACHI ENERGY systems and the technical environment
• Knowledge & experience of third-party products and systems is an added advantage
• Knowledge to read the Telecom Circuits and Schematic drawings is a must.
• Proactive coordination and reporting to the team lead daily.
• Functionally reporting to the Commissioning Manager.
• Follow HITACHI ENERGY HSE safety culture and practices.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Electronics & Communication or Telecommunication is preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience as a design and commissioning engineer of Telecommunication systems.
• Working knowledge, hands-on experience and understanding of
• FOX615 MPLS TP, FOX515H, FOX515T, SDH, PDH, Ethernet Technologies: IP, switching and routing, MPLS-TP
• Voice Technologies, SIP, VOIP
• Network Management Systems
• Knowledge of Hitachi systems and Products is a must
• Knowledge of TROPOS, wireless technology product knowledge and commissioning is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Keymile XMC20, system SDH, PDH systems and knowledge of various protocols, i.e., IEC101, IEC 103, IEC104. TCP/IP/Serial, PLC programming.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Arabic language is an added advantage.

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