Telecom Engineer – Datacom & Fiber

Pauwels Consulting; Hasselt; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pauwels Consulting is seeking a telecom infrastructure specialist for a leading utility sector client in Hasselt to manage fixed-line services, fiber, cables and M2M platforms. You will coordinate OT and IT projects and ensure robust, standards-based connectivity across the network.

Collaborating with security, architecture and operations teams, you will liaise with telecom operators, define technical standards, and monitor service levels while exploring migration opportunities and emerging

Qualifications

• Experience with fixed-line telecom infrastructures and fiber networks.
• Knowledge of APN environments and SIM management.
• Experience coordinating OT and IT projects in telecom domains.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize fixed-line telecommunications services including fiber, signal cables, and coaxial infrastructure.
• Administer APN environments, SIM management, and M2M platforms.
• Coordinate OT and IT projects where fixed-wired communication is critical.
• Liaise with external telecom operators to monitor service levels and requirements.
• Develop technical standards, architectural principles, and policies for fixed-line connectivity.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to support migration projects.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and operations teams to ensure robust solutions.

Skills

Fixed-line networking

APN management

M2M platforms

Project coordination

stakeholder liaison

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in the utility sector, is looking for a specialist to manage and optimize their telecommunications infrastructure. This role focuses on overseeing fixed-line services, managing M2M platforms, and coordinating critical datacom projects within a modern technological environment.

• Manage and optimize fixed-line telecommunications services including fiber, signal cables, and coaxial infrastructure.
• Administer APN environments, SIM card management, and M2M platforms.
• Coordinate OT and IT projects where fixed-wired communication plays a critical role.
• Liaise with external telecom operators to monitor service levels and operational requirements.
• Develop technical standards, architectural principles, and policies for fixed-line connectivity.
• Identify emerging technologies and market trends to support infrastructure migration projects.
• Collaborate with security, architecture, and operations teams to ensure robust communication solutions.

Nice to Haves

• Willingness to obtain or possession of high voltage safety training.

• Start date: 08/01/2027
• Duration: 12 months (plus possible extension)
• Work regime: Full-time
• Location: Hasselt
• Contract: open to both permanent employees and freelancers