Lead Telecom Engineer

What we offer

Your salary is tax free! You will have the opportunity to expand your network and be a part of a dynamic and growing company. Our client offers a direct employment contract, competitive salary package, and other benefits as per UAE Labor Law.

Who you are

As a Lead Telecom Engineer, you deliver technical expertise and leadership to ensure communication and security systems function properly. You lead teams, resolve technical challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and provide reliable solutions tailored to project requirements.

Skills &

Competencies:

• Strong leadership, proactive mindset, and ability to lead skilled engineers and designers.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision‑making abilities.
• ADNOC:
  Knowledge of AGES standards, Codes of Practice, and HSE requirements.
• ADNOC: CV in ADNOC format; prior approval in a similar role is an advantage.
• ADNOC docs required: attested degree, certificates, experience letters, passport.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, network design tools, and MS Office.
• Strong stakeholder management and English communication skills.

Education &

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in Electronics, Telecom, Electrical, or related engineering.
• Min 12 yrs in telecom design for onshore oil & gas EPC projects.
• UAE/GCC experience; ADNOC project experience an advantage.
• UAE-attested degree certificate.
• Codes: IEC, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA, and ADNOC telecom standards.

Description

The Lead Telecom Engineer is responsible for the design and engineering of communication, security, and alarm systems for the project. The role includes developing system designs, preparing technical documents, reviewing vendor submissions, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, and providing technical support during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the discipline team. Deliver work on schedule in line with project standards, codes and regulations. Update the Engineering Manager on status, manhours and budget.
• Prepare telecom design basis, philosophy and system architecture.
• Design fibre optic, telephone, public address and general alarm (PAGA), CCTV, access control and radio systems.
• Prepare datasheets, cable schedules, layouts and material take‑offs.
• Review vendor documents and support factory and site acceptance tests.
• Coordinate with I&C, electrical and civil teams.
• Support yard installation, commissioning and construction vide procurement assistance: datasheets, bid tabulation and vendor evaluation.