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Senior Telecom Engineer

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated

Riyadh

On-site

SAR 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading engineering and construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Telecom Design Lead to supervise and manage design work for telecom systems including networks and data centers. Candidates should have a degree in telecom engineering and at least 10 years of experience in large infrastructure projects. Strong knowledge of electrical systems design and excellent communication skills are essential. Join a diverse team at the forefront of engineering.

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

  • Requires 10+ years of experience in big infrastructure projects.
  • Must have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems and telecom.
  • Experience with local and international electrical codes required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage customer designers and contractors in electrical design.
  • Review technical submissions from designers and contractors.
  • Support procurement with technical evaluations.

Skills

Electrical systems design
Telecom systems knowledge
BIM platforms
Project coordination
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in telecom engineering

Tools

Revit
Navisworks
Job description
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 requirements.

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.
  • Proven experience working on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or public event/venue projects.
  • Experience working and coordinating with multiple design consultants in a high-performance, schedule-driven environment.
  • Working knowledge of BIM platforms and coordination tools (Revit, Navisworks)
  • Ability to review and validate electrical engineering documentation, drawings, and technical specifications.
  • Previous experience in Saudi Arabia and knowledge of local permitting and authority engagement processes preferred.
  • Excellent communication, and presentation skills in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and resolve complex technical challenges proactively

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