Lead Telecom Engineer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAEContract Type: Permanent
Job Overview
The Lead Telecom Engineer is responsible for handling engineering design review and analysis assignments, typically involving major projects or several smaller, less complex projects. These assignments require the competent application of conventional knowledge in oil & gas. The role involves executing Telecommunication Engineering deliverables, including Design Basis, Specifications for various Telecommunication Systems, System Block Diagrams, Datasheets, and Material Requisitions. A passion for learning, sharing new ideas, and a strong commitment to safety are essential for success in this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering design, FEED, and detailed engineering activities for Telecom systems, including deliverable lists, man-hours, and costing estimation for proposals.
- Apply experience in IT/Telecom, including security and safety, wired and wireless communication in oil & gas environments.
- Work with systems such as LAN & WAN, ACS, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, hotline systems, F&G, and IP telephony.
- Verify source data and concept drawings as required.
- Prepare and finalize engineering document deliverable registers in coordination with relevant disciplines, ensuring submission dates meet contract requirements.
- Prepare and review design outputs, including computations, drawings, and specifications.
- Review design documents and drawings issued by various disciplines and subcontractors, ensuring client approval.
- Coordinate with clients to resolve unclear issues through technical queries and collaboration with discipline leads and managers.
- Work with procurement to ensure design inputs are obtained from vendors and forwarded appropriately.
- Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and pre-commissioning activities.
- Coordinate preparation of as-built documentation.
- Produce Radio Coverage Calculations, Fresnel Zone Calculations, antenna height estimations, Fiber Optic Link Budget Calculations, Data and Telephony Traffic Analysis, Capacity/Bandwidth Calculations, and Public Address Sound Pressure Level Calculations.
- Perform Telecom Equipment Power Consumption and Heat Load Calculations.
- Develop Telecommunication Systems Architecture Diagrams.
- Provide engineering input to drawings such as Device Location Plans, Cable Routing Layouts, Installation Details, Interconnection Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Circuit & Connection Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, FO Allocation Diagrams, and Equipment Schedules.
- Coordinate with other disciplines and review their deliverables.
- Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys as required and attend interface meetings with clients and vendors.
- Review Telecommunication System vendor offers, prepare technical clarifications, and produce Technical Bid Evaluation reports.
- Participate as a team member in specific phases of broad engineering assignments.
- Direct preparation of appropriate documentation for assigned projects.
- Ensure successful completion of assigned projects/phases within budgeted time and cost constraints.
- Participate in defining engineering approaches, planning, and scheduling work.
- Evaluate problems, organize investigations, and establish performance specifications for components, equipment, systems, and processes.
- Check engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with industry codes and standards.
- Assist with the development of less senior technical professionals.
- Adhere to and comply with discipline-specific procedures and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Participate in audits and incident investigations as required.
- Perform complex engineering tasks related to major projects.
- Participate in site visits, project review meetings, design reviews, and workshops.
- Organize and actively participate in design reviews.
- Develop innovative solutions for complex technical problems, exercising mature professional judgment.
- Provide technical input and support to proposals as required.
- May supervise a small workgroup or provide advice and guidance in area of specialization.
- Assist in managerial tasks such as assigning tasks, planning and coordinating engineering work, preparing scopes, schedules, and budgets, attending project meetings, and developing less-experienced professionals.
- Make commitments on project acceptance, completion dates, resources, and staff requirements.
- Coordinate activities of engineering and design groups assigned to projects.
- Participate in developing deadlines, projects, and work plans.
- May manage one or more projects, with responsibility for cost, schedule, resource allocation, and risk.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Energy, and Environmental objectives.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in Telecommunication Engineering within the oil & gas sector.
- Strong knowledge of IT/Telecom systems, including security, safety, wired and wireless communications.
- Experience with LAN, WAN, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, hotline systems, F&G, and IP telephony.
- Proven ability to lead engineering design and review processes.
- Experience in preparing and reviewing technical documentation and deliverables.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills, with experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to safety and compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ability to supervise and mentor less experienced professionals.
- Willingness to participate in site surveys, meetings, and reviews as required.