SENIOR TELECOM ENGINEER

Duncan & Ross; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Telecom Engineer to join their team on oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The candidate will lead telecom engineering activities, ensure compliance with international standards, and mentor junior engineers. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering and 10-15 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, focusing on FEED and Detailed Engineering. This role involves collaborating with various engineering disciplines and supporting procurement and construction teams.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Telecom Engineering, with a minimum of 10 years in onshore oil and gas.
• Proven expertise in FEED, Detailed Engineering, and Detailed Design.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (IEC, ITU, TIA/EIA, NFPA, NEC).

Responsibilities

• Lead telecom engineering activities during FEED and Detailed Engineering phases.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as specifications, datasheets, and drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integration of telecom systems.

Skills

Telecom Engineering

Fibre optic cabling

Excellent communication skills

Coordination with other disciplines

Technical evaluations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecom Engineer to join our Engineering team for onshore oil and gas projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, reviewing and managing the telecom systems design across various stages of the engineering lifecycle including FEED (Front‑End Engineering Design), Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the telecom engineering activities during the FEED and Detailed Engineering phases of onshore oil & gas projects.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as telecom philosophies, specifications, datasheets, drawings and calculations for systems including but not limited to:
  • Fibre optic and copper cabling systems
  • CCTV systems
  • PAGA systems
  • Access control and intrusion detection
  • Structured cabling systems (SCS)
  • Telephone and LAN networks
  • VSAT and radio systems (VHF/UHF/TETRA)
• Coordinate with other disciplines (Instrumentation, Electrical, Process, Civil etc.) to ensure complete integration of telecom systems within the overall project design.
• Conduct technical evaluations and vendor document reviews for telecom packages.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes and client specifications (such as ADNOC, Aramco, etc.).
• Provide technical support during design reviews (HSE, Model Reviews, FAT, SAT).
• Participate in risk assessments (HAZOP, SIL) and constructability reviews as needed.
• Provide mentorship to junior telecom engineers and guide design teams.
• Support procurement and construction teams during pre‑commissioning and commissioning phases if required.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10‑15 years of experience in Telecom Engineering with at least 10 years in the onshore oil and gas sector.
• Proven expertise in FEED, Detailed Engineering and Detailed Design.
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (IEC, ITU, TIA/EIA, NFPA, NEC).
• Strong experience with EPC projects and working with major oil & gas clients (e.g., ADNOC, Aramco).
• Proficiency in telecom design tools and AutoCAD or similar drafting applications.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

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