Senior Telecommunication Engineer Offshore

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Telecommunication Engineer to join KBR’s offshore team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves providing technical leadership for telecommunication systems across FEED and detailed engineering projects in the oil & gas sector, supporting offshore site surveys and brownfield assessments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and implementation of telecommunication infrastructure, including optical fiber, LAN, structured cabling, telephone, TETRA, microwave radio, PAGA, access control, CCTV, perimeter intrusion detection and entertainment systems.
• Conduct offshore and onshore site visits to gather data, verify existing installations and produce detailed survey reports.
• Define design basis, standards and deliverables, ensuring compliance with codes, regulations and client requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation and multidisciplinary teams to integrate telecommunication solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers, monitor quality, schedule adherence and project documentation.

Required profile

• Valid OPITO‑approved T‑BOSIET/BOSIET and H₂S certifications with at least six months remaining.
• Proven experience in telecommunication engineering within oil & gas projects, preferably offshore.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Optical Fiber Communication Systems
• LAN and Structured Cabling
• Telephone Systems
• TETRA Systems
• Microwave Radio Systems
• Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) Systems
• Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Closed‑Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems (PIDS)
• Entertainment Systems