Senior Telecom Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation in Riyadh is seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer to lead telecom design for the Expo 2030 Riyadh project, overseeing data centers, wireless and access networks, CCTV and security systems.

You will steer design delivery with customer designers and contractors, coordinate with procurement and start-up teams, and ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC and CST regulations across the project life cycle.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's or master’s degree in telecom engineering, with 10+ years of relevant experience in big infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of local and international electrical codes (NFPA, IBC) and CST regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of the customer designers and contractors in the delivery of infrastructure electrical systems design.
• Review of technical submissions from designers and contractors relating to telecom systems.
• Support to Contracts & Procurement in the delivery of design to support procurement and post tender technical evaluation and award recommendations.
• Monitoring & reporting on the progress and performance of the customer’s designers and contractors.
• Coordination with the Stakeholder Management team to ensure all permits and approvals are achieved in a timely manner.
• Support to Construction & Quality delivery teams during the execution of the works relating to infrastructure electrical systems.
• Support to Start-Up/Commissioning to ensure start-up/commissioning and hand-over requirements are addressed early.
• Coordinate Telecom systems design with other project disciplines and review project design criteria and vendor submissions.
• Coordinate telecom systems design integration across numerous contracts and stakeholders.
• Liaison with customer representatives as SME for delivery of systems engineering documentation.
• Undertake audits, reports and present findings of designer, contractor, stakeholder and project team adherence to processes.
• Support the production of verification packages to facilitate turnover of completed telecom systems and facilities.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Electrical systems design

Data networks

Wireless networks

CCTV

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Telecom Engineering

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

Requisition ID: 288516

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Riyadh

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Project Overview

Expo 2030 Riyadh is a global platform where countries, organizations, and individuals will come together to collaborate. Under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow,” the Expo promotes sustainable development, innovation, and transformative thinking. The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 and is expected to welcome over 40 million visits.

The 6 km² Masterplan outlines a comprehensive framework for participation and infrastructure at the Expo. The exhibition space, totaling 491,100 m² GFA, can accommodate up to 197 participating countries and 29 international organizations.

Working collaboratively with our customer, Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC), Bechtel will manage the infrastructure program which comprises early works, utilities, and publicly accessible spaces like streets and parks.

Our scope on the six-square-kilometer site will transition into a mixed-use legacy development to serve the community after the six-month event is over. The project’s master plan leverages international sustainability standards for urban afforestation, treated water, and energy sources.

Job Summary

In this role, you will report to the Electrical Design manager and be accountable for supervising and managing the work of the customer’s designers and contractors in the concept masterplan and delivery of design for the telecom design such as wireless and access networks, data centers, backbone cabling, data networks etc, in addition to security and safety designs, including CCTV, access control, public address, fire alarm, BMS, etc. You will prepare estimates, work plans, progress reports and assist with the tender, evaluation and award recommendations for the MEP contractor(s).

You will coordinate and collaborate with other teams such as the vertical assets Delivery teams, Stakeholder Management, Contracts & Procurement and Start-up/Commissioning as required through all stages of the Project life cycle. Your technical expertise and coordination will ensure outcomes meet customer and project

Major Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of the customer designers and contractors in the delivery of infrastructure electrical systems design.
• Review of technical submissions from designers and contractors relating to telecom systems.
• Support to Contracts & Procurement in the delivery of design to support procurement and post tender technical evaluation and award recommendations.
• Monitoring & reporting on the progress and performance of the customer’s designers and contractors.
• Coordination with the Stakeholder Management team to ensure that all required permits and approvals are achieved in a timely manner throughout the Project life cycle.
• Support to Construction & Quality delivery teams during the execution of the works relating to infrastructure electrical systems, including resolution of requests for information, field change requests, non-conformance reports and work inspection requests.
• Support to Start-Up/Commissioning team from the outset to ensure that start-up/commissioning and hand-over requirements are addressed early in the design process and support the conduct of testing and commissioning during the execution of the works.
• Coordinate Telecom systems design with other project disciplines, review project design criteria, vendor submissions, construction inspection records and startup test reports
• Coordinate telecom systems design integration across numerous contracts, work packages and stakeholders.
• Liaison with customer representatives as subject matter expert and accountable person for delivery of systems engineering documentation, including presentations and reporting as required.
• Undertake audits, reports and present findings of designer, contractor, stakeholder and project team application and adherence to engineering processes and policies.
• Support the production of verification packages to facilitate turnover of completed telecom systems and facilities.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires bachelor's or master’s degree in telecom engineering, with 10+ years of relevant experience in big infrastructure projects.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of electrical systems design, specifically telecom such as wireless and access networks, data centers, backbone cabling, data networks etc.
• In-depth understanding of local and international electrical codes, particularly NFPA, IBC, Saudi Building Code, Communication, Space and Technology Commission (CST) regulations, and the various Service Providers coordination.