Senior Telecommunication Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Safety & sustainability focus

Job summary

KBR – Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Engineer offshore, with strong leadership to drive telecom design across FEED and Detailed Engineering in oil & gas. The role requires offshore site surveys, brownfield assessments, and coordination with vendors to deliver compliant systems.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years total experience (8+ in telecom design for oil & gas) and hold a relevant engineering degree; offshore certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
• Professional memberships and relevant certifications such as PE, Chartered Engineer or equivalent industry-recognized qualifications will be considered advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the engineering, development, and implementation of telecommunication systems, including Optical Fiber Communication Systems, LAN and Structured Cabling Systems, Telephone Systems, TETRA Systems, Microwave Radio Systems, PAGA, CCTV, ACS, PIDS, and Entertainment Systems in accordance with client and project requirements.
• Participate in offshore and onshore site visits for data gathering, field verification, brownfield assessments, and preparation of detailed site survey reports.
• Coordinate and participate in OEM system adequacy assessments, review study findings, and approve adequacy survey reports to ensure technical compliance and suitability.
• Coordinate and participate in third-party vendor workshops and technical studies for CCTV, PAGA, Radio Coverage, and related systems; review and approve study reports and engineering recommendations.
• Prepare and review FEED and Detailed Engineering deliverables including design basis documents, technical specifications, equipment datasheets, engineering calculations, block diagrams, location layouts, cable routing drawings, interconnection diagrams, scopes of work, RFQs, and material requisitions.
• Perform technical bid evaluations and review, comment on, and approve vendor documents and engineering submissions.
• Conduct site surveys, equipment selection assessments, and vendor coordination activities to support successful installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and operation of telecommunication systems.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams including electrical, instrumentation, and project engineering disciplines to ensure integrated and optimized system design solutions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews including plot plan reviews, 3D model reviews, constructability reviews, and model validation activities.
• Interface with clients, vendors, licensors, and third-party stakeholders to ensure full compliance with project requirements and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Support preparation, monitoring, and control of discipline budgets, schedules, resource plans, and project execution strategies to achieve key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with international standards, industry best practices, client specifications, and regional regulations including IEC, IEEE, ITU, NFPA, and oil and gas telecommunications standards.
• Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting complex engineering issues, performing risk assessments, evaluating design alternatives, and guiding project teams toward effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, drawing requirements, technical specifications, datasheets, and procurement documentation.
• Remain current with emerging telecommunication technologies, digital transformation initiatives, and industry advancements, and recommend value-added and innovative solutions to enhance project performance.

Skills

Telecommunication design

Offshore experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Site surveys

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering

Professional memberships (PE/Chartered) advantageous

Job description

KBR – Inhouse Engineering in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Engineer offshore, with strong leadership to drive telecom design across FEED and Detailed Engineering in oil & gas. The role requires offshore site surveys, brownfield assessments, and coordination with vendors to deliver compliant systems.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years total experience (8+ in telecom design for oil & gas) and hold a relevant engineering degree; offshore certifications are preferred.