Telecommunications Engineer

About the Role

Lantern Systems Co. Ltd is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer to join their team in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, with potential work in Neom. This full-time role requires a professional with 5-10 years of experience in ELV, telecommunications, security systems, and network infrastructure projects, possessing strong technical knowledge and hands-on site experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise installations, inspections, testing, and commissioning for ELV, telecom, security, and networking systems, including CCTV, ACS, IDAS, physical security systems, structured cabling, network racks, and fiber-optic infrastructure.
• Review shop drawings, technical specifications, cable schedules, and equipment layouts; prepare redline markups and support as-built documentation.
• Manage subcontractors, manpower allocation, work fronts, installation progress, productivity, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, engineering teams, QA/QC, and other disciplines to resolve technical issues and installation constraints.
• Handle RFIs, technical queries, ITPs, WIRs/IRs, MIRs, NCRs, inspection requirements, and corrective actions.
• Prepare daily progress reports and work plans, monitor material availability, and proactively identify project risks and delays.
• Support commissioning, punch-list closure, O&M documentation, and final handover.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and HSE requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in ELV, telecommunications, security systems, or network infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in site supervision, subcontractor management, and project execution.
• Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, Access Control Systems (ACS), IDAS, structured cabling, fiber-optic systems, network racks, and associated equipment.
• Understanding of HCIS standards applicable to security systems.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, identify site discrepancies, and coordinate technical clarifications.
• Knowledge of quality inspection procedures, installation testing, commissioning, and project documentation.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale construction, infrastructure, industrial, or security projects.
• Practical experience in fiber-optic splicing, termination, and testing.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and project stakeholders.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.