Senior Engineer, Construction (Telecom)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, Construction (Telecom) for an Abu Dhabi site. The role oversees telecom works for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and quality execution in line with project specs and industry standards.

The candidate should have 15+ years in oil & gas, 5 years in GCC, and strong leadership to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage inspections, and drive successful handovers with adherence to HSE and codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Telecom/Electrical/Electronics) is mandatory.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in oil & gas sector.
• 5+ years in GCC region and 5+ years in similar position.
• Extensive experience in Oil & Gas pipeline and telecom systems.
• Strong understanding of HSE requirements and industry codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems.
• Review drawings, specs, method statements, and construction packages.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Monitor progress, quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Manage inspections, system integration, handover activities, and issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Coordination

Problem solving

Site supervision

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication / Electronics / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Fiber-optic networks

CCTV systems

Access control

PAGA

Radio and data systems

Job description

Penspen is hiring experienced Senior Engineer, Construction (Telecom) Site based in Abu Dhabi with extensive oil & gas experience to oversee telecommunications works for oil and gas projects, ensuring safe, timely, and quality execution in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of telecom systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, method statements, and construction work packages.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering teams, and other disciplines.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Manage inspections, system integration, completion, and handover activities.
• Resolve technical and site-related issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering or related discipline is mandatory
• 15+ years of relevant experience in the oil & gas sector
• 5 years in GCC region
• 5 years of experience in similar position
• Extensive experience in Oil & Gas pipeline
• Strong knowledge of fiber-optic networks, CCTV, access control, PAGA, radio, telephone, and data systems.
• Experience in EPC/EPCM project environments
• In-depth understanding of HSE requirements and industry codes/standards
• Proven leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills