Senior Telecom Engineer Consultant

Clan; Lisboa, Porto; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clan is seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer Consultant to join its Telecom Engineering CoE in Porto or Lisbon. You will engage in telecom network consultancy projects (mobile and fixed) and drive end-to-end network solutions in a cross-functional setup, with a strong advisory mindset.

You will plan, coordinate and execute project activities, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior team members while maintaining autonomy in client-facing environments.

Qualifications

• Higher Education degree in Telecommunications/related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in design/management/implementation of mobile or fixed networks.
• Experience in network architecture, implementation, or operation across RAN, EPC/5G Core, Backhaul, Core.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Knowledge of virtualization/containerization of network functions (VNF/CNF) and lifecycle management; PMP/PRINCE2/ITIL/eTOM/ONAP/CAMARA APIs certifications are a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client-facing consultancy.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and trust-building with clients and peers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to participate in international projects.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in telecom network consultancy projects (mobile and fixed).
• Contribute to design, planning, and implementation of end-to-end network solutions.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project activities with autonomy to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements, define solutions, and coordinate implementation.
• Manage relationships with clients and key stakeholders within your scope.
• Mentor junior team members in project deliverables while maintaining client-facing autonomy.
• Availability to participate in international projects.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Network design

RAN / 5G Core

EPC / Telco core

Backhaul & Core

OSS & network orchestration

IoT platforms

English & Portuguese

Client-facing consultancy

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Telecommunications Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

ONAP

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

On behalf of a world-leading professional services firm and international Tech Hub, we are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer Consultant with a strong advisory mindset, technical breadth, and excellent client-facing skills to join their Telecom Engineering Center of Excellence (CoE) in Porto or Lisbon.

• To participate actively in telecom network consultancy projects (mobile and fixed), focusing on transformation and strategic initiatives.
• To contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of end-to-end network solutions, ensuring a cross-functional approach that aligns technical capabilities with business objectives.
• To plan, coordinate, and execute project activities with autonomy to ensure the timely delivery of key outputs.
• To collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to identify requirements, define solutions, and coordinate implementation activities.
• To manage relationships with clients and key stakeholders within your scope of action.
• To support and mentor junior team members in project deliverables while maintaining full autonomy in client-facing environments.
• Higher Education degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
• At least 4 years of experience in the design, management, and/or implementation of mobile or fixed telecommunications networks.
• Experience in network architecture, implementation, or operation, with participation in projects covering at least one of the following domains: RAN, EPC and 5G Core, Backhaul, Aggregation, and Core, Edge infrastructure and Telco Cloud, OSS and network orchestration solutions or Internet of Things (IoT) platforms and solutions;
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) is required.
• Methodologies & Frameworks (Value-Add): Virtualization/containerization of network functions (VNF/CNF) and lifecycle management, PMP, PRINCE2, ITIL, eTOM, ONAP, CAMARA APIs, Technical or Cloud certifications (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, Red Hat, AWS, GCP).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for client-facing consultancy.
• Strong team-working abilities, collaboration skills, and a proven track record of building trust with clients and peers.
• Critical thinking, analytical capabilities, and structured problem-solving skills.
• High level of organization, planning, quality orientation, and personal autonomy.
• Availability to participate in international projects.