Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Rail Area)

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to lead the design, coordination, and supervision of telecom and ICT systems for a Metro project in Riyadh. The role interfaces with Civil and Railways teams to ensure high-quality telecom solutions.

The position can be based in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) or Spain, with roughly 25% travel to Saudi Arabia, and requires a degree in Telecommunications Engineering and 7+ years of relevant experience, including AutoCAD

Qualifications

• University degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in detailed design of telecom subsystems for rail/infrastructure projects.
• English proficiency at a high level for technical documentation and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs up to 100% Detailed Design stage.
• Design IP Telephony, Intercom, and access control, IDS, CCTV subsystems.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Telecoms, SCADA, Civil, MEP, Systems Integration).
• Prepare, review, and validate drawings, BoQs, and reports.
• Lead technical coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with railway and telecom standards and manage telecom risks.

Skills

IP Telephony

Intercom

CCTV

ACS

IDS

IP Networking

Cabling

Optical Fiber

OT Cybersecurity

Systems Integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Job

We are seeking a

About The Job

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join our Railway Systems team. The selected candidate will play a key role in the design, coordination, and supervision of telecommunications and ICT systems for a Metro Project in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). This role involves working closely with multidisciplinary engineering Civil and Railways systems teams to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality telecom solutions. The position can be based in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) or Spain, with approximately 25% travel to Saudi Arabia.

Key Responsibilities

Main responsibilities of the position include:

• Delivering designs up to the 100% Detailed Design stage.
• Design of Railway and/or critical environments of IP Telephony and Intercom systems and additional experience in at least two of the following subsystems: Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and CCTV cameras.
• Associated competencies for the end‑to‑end subsystems: IP networking, Cabling and Optical fiber networks, ELV /Low voltage designs. Valuable OT Cybersecurity (EN 62443).
• Design of technical interfaces with multidisciplinary teams including other Telecoms, SCADA, Civil works, MEP, and Systems Integration.
• Ensuring technical alignment and consistency across all telecom‑related project deliverables.
• Preparing, reviewing, and validating design documents, drawings, specifications, BoQs, and engineering reports.
• Participating in and leading technical coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with international railway and telecom standards and project requirements.
• Identifying risks related to telecom design, integration, or schedule, and proposing corrective actions.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A university degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• A high level of English (C1 or equivalent), with fluent use of English as the project's working language for technical documentation, workshops, and client/stakeholder’s meetings.
• Proven experience in the detailed design of the mentioned subsystems (IP Telephony and Intercom, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, CCTV systems) is required.
• At least 7 years of experience in the design of telecommunications projects, within large‑scale infrastructure or transportation environments.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD for engineering design is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with end customers and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of railway and transit communications environments is an advantage.
• A high degree of autonomy, strong analytical skills, and an innovative mindset.

About Us

We are an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. Our ownership structure creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while its people develop on both a professional and personal level. Therefore, our most important assets are the expertise and experience of its people. Highly qualified and skilled professionals, deeply united, working within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service, and innovation. Since its foundation in 1957, the company has grown steadily and is now a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 4,300 people working in over 130 countries.