Senior Telecommunications Engineer

About the Role

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join its Railway Systems team. This full-time role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves significant contributions to a Metro Project. The selected candidate will focus on the design, coordination, and supervision of telecommunications and ICT systems, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Role Context and Focus

The Senior Telecommunications Engineer will be instrumental in delivering high-quality telecom solutions for a major infrastructure project. This position requires collaboration with Civil and Railway systems teams to ensure technical alignment and consistency across all project deliverables. While the primary location is Riyadh, the role may involve approximately 25% travel to Saudi Arabia if based in Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering designs up to the 100% Detailed Design stage.
• Designing IP Telephony and Intercom systems for railway and critical environments, with additional experience in at least two of the following subsystems: Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and CCTV cameras.
• Applying associated competencies for end-to-end subsystems, including IP networking, Cabling and Optical fiber networks, and ELV/Low voltage designs.
• Designing technical interfaces with multidisciplinary teams, including other Telecoms, SCADA, Civil works, MEP, and Systems Integration.
• Ensuring technical alignment and consistency across all telecom-related project deliverables.
• Preparing, reviewing, and validating design documents, drawings, specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and engineering reports.
• Participating in and leading technical coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Ensuring compliance with international railway and telecom standards and project requirements.
• Identifying risks related to telecom design, integration, or schedule, and proposing corrective actions.

Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5-10 years) in the detailed design of IP Telephony and Intercom, Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, and CCTV systems is required.
• At least 7 years of experience in the design of telecommunications projects within large-scale infrastructure or transportation environments.
• Experience in the use of AutoCAD for engineering design is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of railway and transit communications environments is an advantage.
• Valuable experience in OT Cybersecurity (EN 62443).

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with end customers and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• A high degree of autonomy, strong analytical skills, and an innovative mindset.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic team focused on significant railway infrastructure projects. The role requires close collaboration with various engineering disciplines to achieve project objectives.