TPE II / Assistant Telecomms Engineer

Job description / Role

Wood is currently looking for a TPE II / Assistant Telecomms Engineer to work on the engineering and project management services with our Telecoms & Security team in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

- The successful candidate should have a proven track record of working on FEED & EPC projects for oil & gas facilities.
- Provide telecommunication discipline expertise in support of the client's team for the FEED engineering of the petrochemical facilities.
- Should be able to work independently.
- Co-ordinate with other disciplines to complete the telecommunications design.
- Be commercially aware and conscious of contractual issues as per Wood guidelines.
- Full knowledge of the following telecommunication systems: LAN network, PABX, CCTV, Radio System, PAGA, Ethernet wireless, SDH / PDH systems and Weather Monitoring Systems, to be able to develop FEED and details engineering specifications.
- Design and installation of OSP cabling and communication hardware.
- Has enough information on Telecom infrastructure requirement for both security and instrument.

Requirements

- An Engineering degree in Electronics & Communications / Electrical Engineering qualification is essential.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Telecom Design in Oil & Gas and Infrastructure Sectors
- Postgraduate qualifications in the relevant engineering discipline are preferred.
- The Communication or Network Engineer shall have a minimum of twelve years' experience in relevant telecommunication and IT work.
- Certified designer for outside plant cabling and structural cabling systems or BICSI certified, and a copy of such certification shall be attached to the candidate's resume.
- Knowledge of international codes and specs for safety critical systems would be beneficial.
- Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status preferred.

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.