Senior Telecommunication Engineer

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Senior Telecommunication Engineer

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Title: Senior Telecommunication Engineer

Company: KBR Corporate – Inhouse Engineering

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE — KBR Office

Job Purpose

• Provide technical leadership for telecommunication systems within FEED and Detail Engineering projects in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Define telecommunication design basis, standards, and deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee integration with process, electrical, and multi-discipline interfaces; ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor engineers, drive quality and schedule adherence, and ensure robust telecommunication deliverables across the project phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing design activities for Telecommunication systems including – Optical Fiber communication systems, LAN & structured cabling system, Telephone System, TETRA System, Microwave Radio, PAGA, ACS, CCTV, PIDS, Entertainment system to suit client requirements.
• Participate in site visit for data collection, validation and prepare site visit report.
• Coordinate and participate in third party Vendor CCTV, PAGA and Radio cover study workshop. Review and approve the Vendor coverage study report.
• Preparation of FEED and detail design deliverables such as design basis, specifications, datasheets, sizing calculations, block diagrams, location layouts, cable routing layouts, interconnection drawings, scope of works, RFQs & Material Requests.
• Conduct bid evaluation/vendor document review and approval.
• Conduct site surveys, equipment selection, and vendor management to facilitate seamless installation and commissioning of telecom networks.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams (electrical, instrumentation, mechanical) for smooth integration of telecom solutions.
• Ensure compliance with international and regional standards like IEC, IEEE, ITU, and oil and gas specific telecom codes.
• Provide technical leadership by troubleshooting, risk assessment, and mentoring junior telecom engineers and project teams.
• Monitor quality assurance and control of telecom installations, ensuring operational reliability and safety.
• Ensure QA/QC practices, drawing standards, datasheets, calibration plans, and requisition packages.
• Support field construction, commissioning, start-up activities, and as-built documentation.
• Stay current with advances in telecommunication technology and recommend value-added solutions.

Experience

• Experience: 12+ years of experience, including at least 8 years of telecommunication design engineering work experience within the oil and gas sector, particularly onshore and offshore projects in the Middle East.
• ADNOC EPC/PMC experience is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated track record delivering telecommunication design and integration on FEED/detailed engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunication or Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Professional membership or relevant certifications (e.g., PE/Chartered Engineer) are a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong background knowledge in the design of Telecommunication systems, and Security Systems.
• Hazardous Areas: equipment selection & certification (IECEx/ATEX), installation practices for different Zones.
• Standards Familiarity: IEC, ITU, ISO, IEEE, NFPA, TIA, EN; operator standards (e.g., ADNOC/others as applicable).
• Telecom/OT Systems: SDH/PDH, DWDM, microwave, fiber (OSP/ISP), VSAT; TETRA/DMR/LTE‑P/5G private; PAGA; CCTV (analytics, VMS), ACS/PIDS; IP telephony/UC; time synchronization.
• Familiarity with FEED deliverables, MOC/Change control, and document controls.
• Ability to perform coverage studies for CCTV, PAGA and Radio based on client requirements.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Engaging and collaborative work environment with a commitment to safety and sustainability.