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About the Role

IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join its Railway Systems team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is central to the comprehensive design, coordination, and supervision of telecommunications and ICT systems for significant rail and transit projects. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver telecommunications solutions.

Role Context

As part of an integrated multinational organization, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer will contribute to the development of transportation infrastructure. The role involves shaping the future of transportation through engineering, consulting, and supervision tasks related to communication and security systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of telecommunications systems for railway and transit projects, including CCTV, PA, TETRA, fiber networks, data networks, access control, and SCADA communications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams such as signaling, rolling stock, civil works, MEP, and systems integration.
• Ensure technical alignment and consistency across all telecommunications-related project deliverables.
• Manage interface requirements between telecommunications systems and other railway subsystems.
• Prepare, review, and validate design documents, drawings, specifications, and engineering reports.
• Participate in and lead technical coordination meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Support the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical proposals, and tender documentation.
• Ensure compliance with international railway telecommunications standards and specific project requirements.
• Identify risks associated with telecom design, integration, or schedule, and propose corrective actions.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for the client regarding telecommunications systems.

Qualifications and Requirements

• University degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design of telecommunications projects, preferably within large-scale infrastructure or transportation environments.
• Proven experience in design up to the 100% Design stage is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience in the design of Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems, CCTV systems, and IP Telephony systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with end customers and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• A high degree of autonomy, strong analytical skills, and an innovative mindset.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Telecommunications Systems Design
• CCTV Systems
• PA Systems
• TETRA
• Fiber Networks
• Data Networks
• Access Control Systems
• SCADA Communications
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• IP Telephony Systems
• ICT Systems Design
• Knowledge of railway and transit communications environments is an advantage.

Work Environment and Language

This is a full-time role based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A high level of English proficiency (C1 or equivalent) is required. Knowledge of a second language such as Arabic, French, or German is considered an advantage.