Site Telecom Engineer (HV /EHV ) Subsatation

About the Role

Nesma Infrastructure & Technology is seeking a Site Telecom Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position involves the installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of telecommunication and communication systems for HV/EHV substation projects. The engineer will ensure all telecom systems are installed and commissioned according to approved drawings, project specifications, and applicable standards, coordinating closely with various project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor the installation of telecom systems and equipment at HV/EHV substations.
• Review approved IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, and material submittals.
• Coordinate telecom works with electrical, protection, SCADA, civil, and control system teams.
• Ensure proper installation, termination, labeling, and testing of telecom and fiber-optic cables, and associated equipment.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of various systems including Fiber Optic Communication, OPGW/ADSS fiber, SDH/OTN/Packet Transport, Ethernet/IP networks, Teleprotection interfaces, RTU/SCADA, Time Synchronization/GPS, PABX/telephone, CCTV, Public Address and General Alarm, Access Control, Intercom, and LAN/WAN equipment.
• Perform and witness fiber-optic testing using OTDR, power meter, and light source.
• Verify cable routing, termination, splicing, patching, and fiber-core allocation.
• Carry out pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, loop checks, and system integration.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of telecom communication links between substations and control centers.
• Coordinate with vendors and specialist subcontractors during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare and review inspection requests (IR), test reports, checklists, and commissioning documentation.
• Identify site issues, technical discrepancies, and interface problems, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Monitor construction progress and report daily/weekly status to the Telecom/Project Manager.
• Maintain proper as-built documentation and redline drawings.
• Support final handover of telecom systems, including test records, manuals, certificates, and as-built documentation.

HSE Responsibilities

• Adhere to all project HSE policies, procedures, and permit-to-work requirements.
• Ensure telecom activities are performed safely within energized and non-energized substation areas.
• Conduct and participate in toolbox talks, risk assessments, and job safety analyses.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, and near misses.
• Ensure personnel use required PPE and follow site safety requirements.

Typical Deliverables

• Telecom installation inspection reports.
• Fiber-optic OTDR and power-meter test reports.
• Cable and Fiber termination records.
• Telecom equipment installation checklists.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning test sheets.
• SAT/functional test reports.
• Punch-list clearance records.
• As-built drawings.
• Equipment test certificates.
• Operation and maintenance documentation.
• Final telecom handover dossier.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in telecommunication engineering, particularly within substation projects. The role requires a strong understanding of telecom systems installation, testing, and commissioning processes.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, requiring on-site presence and coordination with various engineering and construction teams within HV/EHV substation project environments.