Senior Telecommunication Engineer

KBR Inc.; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Engineer to provide technical leadership for telecommunication systems in oil and gas projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience, particularly in the Middle East, and a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication Engineering. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaborative work in a safety-focused environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in telecommunication design engineering in the oil and gas sector.
• Strong familiarity with standards like IEC, IEEE, and operator standards.
• Experience conducting coverage studies for CCTV, PAGA and Radio.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for telecommunication systems within FEED and Detail Engineering projects.
• Oversee design activities for various telecommunication systems.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards.

Skills

Strong background knowledge in the design of Telecommunication systems

Hazardous Areas equipment selection & certification

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication Engineering

Job description

Title

Senior Telecommunication Engineer

"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR !"

The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Company

KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for telecommunication systems within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Define telecommunication design basis, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost‑effective solutions.
• Oversee integration with process, electrical, and multi‑discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure robust telecommunication deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing design activities for Telecommunication systems including – Optical Fiber communication systems, LAN & structured cabling system, Telephone System, TETRA System, Microwave Radio, PAGA, ACS, CCTV, PIDS, Entertainment system to suit client requirements.
• Participate in site visit for data collection, validation and prepare site visit report.
• Coordinate and participate in third party Vendor CCTV, PAGA and Radio cover study workshop. Review and approve the Vendor coverage study report.
• Preparation of FEED and detail design deliverables such as design basis, specifications, datasheets, sizing calculations, block diagrams, location layouts, cable routing layouts, interconnection drawings, scope of works, RFQs & Material Requests.
• Conduct bid evaluation/vendor document review and approval.
• Conduct site surveys, equipment selection, and vendor management to facilitate seamless installation and commissioning of telecom networks.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, instrumentation, mechanical) for smooth integration of telecom solutions.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards like IEC, IEEE, ITU, and oil and gas specific telecom codes.
• Provide technical leadership by troubleshooting, risk assessment, and mentoring junior telecom engineers and project teams.
• Monitor quality assurance and control of telecom installations, ensuring operational reliability and safety.
• Ensure QA/QC practices, drawing standards, datasheets, calibration plans, and requisition packages.
• Support field construction, commissioning, start‑up activities, and as‑built documentation.
• Stay current with advances in telecommunication technology and recommend value‑added solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 12+ years of experience, including at least 8 years of telecommunication design engineering work experience within the oil and gas sector, particularly onshore and offshore projects in the Middle East.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated track record delivering telecommunication design and integration on FEED/detailed engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong background knowledge in the design of Telecommunication systems, and Security Systems.
• Hazardous Areas: equipment selection & certification (IECEx/ATEX), installation practices for different Zones.
• Standards Familiarity: IEC, ITU, ISO, IEEE, NFPA, TIA, EN; operator standards (e.g., ADNOC/others as applicable).
• Telecom/OT Systems: SDH/PDH, DWDM, microwave, fiber (OSP/ISP), VSAT; TETRA/DMR/LTE‑P/5G private; PAGA; CCTV (analytics, VMS), ACS/PIDS; IP telephony/UC; time synchronization.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document controls.
• Ability to perform coverage studies for CCTV, PAGA and Radio based on client requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision‑making abilities.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.