Lead Telecom Engineer - Telecom Industry - KSA

About the Client Our client is a premier Technology Solutions & Systems Integration provider in Saudi Arabia, driving critical infrastructure and digital transformation megaprojects for top-tier national mining and industrial enterprises. To support high-priority telecommunications and site infrastructure deployments, they are seeking an experienced Lead Telecom Engineer to join their project team on a 12-month project-based contract. Job Title: Lead Telecom Engineer - KSA Job Summary The Lead Telecom Engineer will oversee the full engineering lifecycle design review, site installation, testing, and commissioning for specialized telecom and communication systems across remote industrial project sites. This role leads the site telecom engineering team, coordinates cross-functional site operations, and ensures strict compliance with project specifications, client standards, and delivery timelines. Key Responsibilities • Technical Leadership: Lead the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of comprehensive telecommunications systems. • Infrastructure Management: Oversee fiber optic networks, structured cabling, IP telephony, data networks, and industrial communication systems. • Document & Submittal Review: Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, Material Take-Offs (MTOs), and vendor technical submittals. • Cross-Functional Coordination: Interface seamlessly with site Engineering, Construction, IT, Network, and Testing & Commissioning (T&C) teams. • Quality & Compliance Supervision: Supervise site installations to ensure strict compliance with project specifications, standards, and QA/QC guidelines. • Testing & Integration: Monitor system integration, performance testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures. • Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution: Proactively diagnose and resolve complex technical, signal, and site communication issues. • Stakeholder Management: Coordinate regular project updates and technical reviews with Clients, Consultants, and material vendors. • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, test reports, and final as-built drawings. • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor site telecom engineers and technicians to ensure safety, quality, and timely work completion. Key Requirements & Qualifications • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering. • Experience: 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications engineering within industrial, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projects. • Technical Expertise: Strong background in Fiber Optics (OFC), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), CCTV, Public Address (PA/GA), Access Control, and Industrial Data Communication networks. • Project & Site Experience: Proven track record in managing testing & commissioning workflows and coordinating with client/consultant representatives on site. • Skills: Excellent technical document review, troubleshooting capabilities, team leadership, and fluent English communication. Job Conditions & Project Details • Employment Type: Full-Time | 12-Month Project-Based Contract (Subject to extension based on project demand and performance). • Location / Work Environment: Remote Sites (40+ km outside Dammam / Ras Al-Khair / Wa'ad Al-Shamal regions). • Accommodation: Provided by the company near the project site (Individual / Single status setup).

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering. 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications engineering within industrial, EPC, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Strong background in Fiber Optics (OFC), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), CCTV, Public Address (PA/GA), Access Control, and Industrial Data Communication networks. Proven track record in managing testing & commissioning workflows and coordinating with client/consultant representatives on site. Excellent technical document review, troubleshooting capabilities, team leadership, and fluent English communication.

Lead the design, installation, testing, and commissioning of comprehensive telecommunications systems. Oversee fiber optic networks, structured cabling, IP telephony, data networks, and industrial communication systems. Review and validate engineering drawings, specifications, MTOs, and vendor technical submittals. Interface with site Engineering, Construction, IT, Network, and Testing & Commissioning teams. Supervise site installations to ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and QA/QC guidelines. Monitor system integration, performance testing, commissioning, and final handover procedures. Proactively diagnose and resolve complex technical, signal, and site communication issues. Coordinate regular project updates and technical reviews with Clients, Consultants, and material vendors. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, test reports, and final as-built drawings. Manage and mentor site telecom engineers and technicians to ensure safety, quality, and timely work completion.