Telecom Engineer Energy, Oil & Gas Project

milan - Italy

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Telecom Engineer

Location: KL Office Milan (Italy)

Reporting to: Living quarter Engineering coordinator

Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our services include cost engineering and estimating quality assurance inspection scheduling risk management and claims avoidance. For more information on Hill please visit our website at

The Telecom Engineer is responsible for the design specification integration and support of telecommunications systems in oil and gas facilities. This includes voice data safety and operational communication systems necessary for plant operations safety and emergency response. The engineer ensures telecom systems meet technical operational and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

General Description of Role and Responsibilities but not limited to :

Design & Engineering

Review and consent to the developed telecom system architecture for facilities including:
Voice and data communication (IP PBX LAN/WAN Wi-Fi)
Public Address and General Alarm (PAGA) systems
CCTV and security systems
VHF/UHF radio systems and marine communication
VSAT and fiber-optic backbone infrastructure
Telephone exchanges intercom and telecom cabling infrastructure
Review and consent to the prepared technical specifications datasheets drawings and network topologies.
Coordinate telecom system requirements with control systems (DCS ESD SCADA) and safety systems (F&G HVAC).

Standards & Compliance

Ensure designs meet industry standards (IEC ITU NFPA ISO API NORSOK and client-specific specifications).
Ensure that designed telecom systems are for hazardous areas (ATEX/IECEx zones) and ensure equipment certification.
Ensure cybersecurity measures are considered in all communication networks.

Procurement & Vendor Management

Prepare telecom equipment Material Requisitions (MRs) and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBEs).
Review vendor drawings schematics and compliance documents.
Participate in FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) and ensure proper configuration and integration.

Construction & Commissioning Support

Supervise installation termination and testing of telecom cabling antennas devices and racks.
Perform Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) system integration and commissioning activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve telecom issues during startup and operational readiness testing.

Operations & Maintenance Support

Support plant operations with telecom system upgrades troubleshooting and configuration changes.
Maintain telecom documentation including network diagrams IP address allocations and user manuals.
Ensure telecom systems remain operable secure and aligned with operational requirements.

Skills & Competencies required

Strong knowledge of telecom protocols radio frequency planning network design and signal integrity.
Familiarity with PAGA CCTV IP networking fiber optics and structured cabling.
Understanding of telecom integration with emergency and control systems.
Competency in telecom network simulation and configuration tools.
Effective communication vendor coordination and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications Experience Knowledge and Skills:

Bachelor of Science Degree BSc in Automation & Control Engineering from an accredited university.
Work experience of ten (10) years in the sought Discipline after earning the BSc degree.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of offshore experience in total with at least the last 3-5 years spent on offshore projects.
Excellent spoken a written English including proven ability to write specifications and reports.

Position Title: Telecom Engineer Location: KL Office Milan (Italy) Reporting to: Living quarter Engineering coordinator Hill International provides program project and construction management services for clients in a range of sectors undertaking major construction projects across the world. Our ...