Lead Engineer – Telecom
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Posted 6 days ago
About the role
Rejlers International Engineering Solutions is recognized for delivering reliable engineering and project services. With over 15 years in Abu Dhabi, UAE, our regional headquarters are based in Abu Dhabi City, and we also have an office in Navi Mumbai, India, supporting diverse operations throughout the area. We specialize in industries such as Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Chemical, Renewable Energy, and Industrial Infrastructure—including Buildings, Power Distribution, and Telecommunications—serving clients across the UAE and Arabian Gulf.
Our expertise in Industrial Digitization and AI solutions demonstrates our dedication to technological innovation and excellence. Backed by a parent company with over 80 years of engineering experience, we proudly bring Nordic engineering traditions to the region, combining advanced technology with a legacy of quality and reliability.
We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in refinery and onshore / offshore oil and gas projects to join our Abu Dhabi Operations, UAE.
Reports To
The Lead Electrical Engineer reports to the Head of Discipline – Electrical.
Duties & Responsibilities
Engineering Design, FEED and detail Engineering experience, Deliverable list with Man hours & Costing estimation for proposal in Telecom systems
Experience in IT / Telecom field including Security & Safety, wired & wireless communication in Oil & Gas
LAN &WAN, ACS, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, Hotline systems, F&G, and IP telephone etc7
Ensure verification of source data, concept drawings / concepts as required.
Prepare and finalize the engineering document deliverable register (EDDR) in coordination with all relevant department / discipline, submission date as per Client / Contract requirements.
Prepare / review the design outputs in the form of design computations, drawings and specification.
Review of design document, drawings, etc. issued by various disciplines, design subcontractor and ensure Client’s approval.
Responsible to ensure approval of all submitted documents and drawings and necessary coordination with the Client.
Responsible to ensure unclear issues are resolved with Clients through technical query in coordination with inter discipline leads, managers.
In coordination with procurement department, ensure that procurement inputs required for design has been obtained from vendor and forwarded to the design subcontractor.
Participation of FAT, SAT, commissioning, pre-commissioning.
Coordinate for the preparation of as—built.
Preparation of Telecommunication Engineering deliverables including Design Basis, Specifications for various Telecommunication Systems, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets,MR.
Producing Radio Coverage Calculations, Fresnel Zone Calculations, estimating antennae height, etc.
Perform Fiber Optic Link Budget Calculations, Data and Telephony Traffic Analysis, Capacity / Bandwidth Calculations, Public Address Sound Pressure Level Calculations.
Telecom Equipment Power Consumption and Heat Load Calculations.
Develop Telecommunication Systems Architecture Diagrams.
Provide engineering input to engineering drawings including Device Location Plans, Cable Routing Layouts, Instrument/Device Installation Details, Interconnection Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Circuit & Connection Diagrams, , Cable Block Diagrams and MDF / IDF Schematics, FO Allocation Diagrams, Device and Equipment Schedules etc
Schedule/Diagrams, etc. prepared by designers.
Co-ordinate with other disciplines and review other discipline deliverables.
Carry out onshore and offshore site surveys as required. Attend interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes
Review Telecommunication System Vendors offers, prepare Vendor technical clarifications and produce Technical Bid Evaluation reports.
Participates as a team member in a specific phase of a broad engineering assignment
Directs preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects
Ensures successful completion of the assigned project / phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints
Participates in defining engineering approaches, and in planning and scheduling work
Evaluates problems, organizes investigations, and establishes overall performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, processes, etc
Check Engineering calculations as well as check all drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards; Assist with the development of less senior Technical Professionals
Adhere to and comply with relevant discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement
Participate in audits and incident investigations as required
Performs complex engineering tasks related to specific units of major projects
Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews, and other workshops as required
Organizing and active participation in design reviews
Solves problems requiring the development of innovative approaches or new uses for existing approaches; exercises mature professional judgment in evaluating and selecting technical strategic options
As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises innovative approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways, and draws conclusions from comparative situations
Regularly functions as a technical leader or significant contributor to a major complex problem or project
Produces innovative ideas and solves problems requiring the development of innovative approaches or new uses for existing approaches
Consistently called on to use creativity and professional judgement to formulate results based on engineering standards, experience, and constructive thinking
Develops unique solutions for complex technical problems
Anticipates potential problems and takes the initiative to solve complex problems through creative thinking and creative use of internal and external resources both inside and outside of discipline expertise
Exercises mature professional judgement in identifying the implications of experimental results
Understands customer needs and applies technical solutions to meet goals
Provide technical input and support to proposals as required
May supervise a small workgroup consisting of technical / professional staff with some coaching from own supervisor, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialization to others
Assist in performing managerial tasks as requested, such as assigning tasks to engineers; planning and coordinating portions of the engineering work; preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets; attending project meetings; and developing lesser – experienced technical professionals
Makes commitments on acceptance of projects, completion dates, resources and staff required to meet goals
Coordinates the activities of engineering and design groups assigned to projects
Participates in developing deadlines, projects, and work to be done
May manage one or more projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resources allocation, and risk.
Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Energy, and Environmental objectives
Qualifications
Engineering Graduate (BSc. or MSc.)
Minimum of 15 years proven capability in an engineering design company
Experience of working with multi – national and multi – cultural project teams is strongly preferred
Previous ADNOC project experience of working would be an advantage
Fully familiar with relevant international codes, standards and recommended practices.
Competent to carry out the Design activity in the Design-Check-Approve-Authorize cycle, and to Check the technical deliverables of designers.
General knowledge of other related disciplines.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively when managing multiple tasks.
Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast paced multi-disciplinary team environment.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and Communication.
Meets with UAE visa requirements
Our work is guided by our vision: Home of the learning minds. We believe in continuous learning and development. We want to succeed both as individuals and as a company through a common goal: success through continuous learning.
Do you want to join us?
Please apply at once as we proceed with suitable candidates as soon as possible. Submit your application, CV, and salary expectation latest by 31 August 2026.
Details
- Department Abu Dhabi
- Location Abu Dhabi
- Last date of apply 31.8.2026