Telecom Engineer (System) (Saudi National)

SYSTRA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer (System) (Saudi National) to perform design reviews for railway telecommunications systems, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards. The role focuses on integration with other disciplines and coordination with stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecom engineering, experience with SCADA interfaces for railway operations, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, Diploma, or professional qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in telecommunications engineering and design.
• Strong experience designing SCADA interfaces with railway operations.
• Extensive knowledge of telephony, transmission, FTN/GSM-R, copper and fiber cabling.
• Experience with IP-based networks supporting MPLS and VoIP technologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal and external disciplines to ensure successful integration of telecommunications systems within the overall project design.
• Coordinate assigned activities with contractors, utility providers, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate field issues affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations resulting from telecommunications and utility relocation activities.
• Review and approve telecommunications network relocation plans submitted by Design-Build contractors.
• Review and approve telecommunications design deliverables, including specifications, reports, schedules, drawings, and technical schematics.
• Review and verify detailed equipment and material requisitions proposed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, progress meetings, and design review workshops.
• Support the resolution of technical issues related to operational telecommunications systems and interfaces.
• Monitor design progress and provide recommendations to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Telecom engineering

SCADA design

IP networks

MPLS/VoIP

GSM-R

Copper fiber

Stakeholder coordination

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree in Telecommunications or related

Job description

SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow.

Context

SYSTRA is looking for an amazingly talented Telecom Engineer (System)(Saudi National) to perform design reviews for railway operational telecommunications systems to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.

Missions/Main Duties

• Coordinate with internal and external technical disciplines to ensure successful integration of telecommunications systems within the overall project design.
• Coordinate assigned activities with contractors, utility providers, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Investigate field issues affecting property owners, contractors, and maintenance operations resulting from telecommunications and utility relocation activities.
• Review and approve telecommunications network relocation plans submitted by Design-Build contractors.
• Review and approve telecommunications design deliverables, including specifications, reports, schedules, drawings, and technical schematics.
• Review and verify detailed equipment and material requisitions proposed by contractors to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in internal and external coordination meetings, progress meetings, and design review workshops.
• Support the resolution of technical issues related to operational telecommunications systems and interfaces.
• Monitor design progress and provide recommendations to ensure successful project delivery.

Profile/Skills

• Degree, Diploma, or professional qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunications engineering and design.
• Strong experience in the design of SCADA systems that interface with railway operations.
• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications systems, including telephony, transmission systems, FTN/GSM-R, and copper and fiber optic cabling infrastructure.
• Strong experience with Operational Telecommunications Systems and Station Information and Surveillance Systems.
• Experience designing IP-based networks supporting MPLS and VoIP technologies.
• Strong technical review, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Systra is an equal opportunities company; this position is open to all applicants.

Workplace Type

On-site