Senior Telecoms Engineer - Data Center

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Your impact

The Senior Telecom Engineer- Data Center acts as the Telecommunications Discipline Lead for mission‑critical data center projects, accountable for the design, coordination, and delivery of ICT and low-voltage systems. The role requires independent leadership, technical authority, and responsibility for team performance, client engagement, and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical and Team Leadership

• Lead the design of telecommunications and ICT systems including structured cabling, fibre infrastructure, networks, security systems, AV, and related low-voltage systems
• Establish discipline-specific design strategies, standards, and technical solutions aligned with client and operational requirements
• Review and approve telecom design deliverables, specifications, and calculations
• Act as the subject-matter expert for telecom systems across multiple projects
• Lead and supervise telecom engineers and designers across one or more projects
• Assign work, review outputs, and ensure consistency, quality, and compliance
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical capability building within the discipline
• Support recruitment, performance evaluation, and succession planning as required
  
  
  

Project Delivery & Commercial Responsibility

• Accountable for telecom discipline scope, program, quality, and budget
• Serve as the primary telecom interface with clients, operators, vendors, and authorities.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and value-engineering discussions.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors and specialists to ensure compliant and optimized solutions.
• Coordinate with project managers on resourcing, scheduling, and cost control.
• Identify and mitigate technical, interface, and construction risks
• Support proposals, fee estimates, and technical inputs during bids and pursuits
  
  
  

Construction and Commissioning Support

• Oversee telecom-related construction support including shop drawing reviews, RFIs, site inspections, and commissioning activities
• Ensure designs are implemented in accordance with approved documents and performance requirements
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer / Licensed Engineer (where applicable)
• Preferably 10+ years of experience designing ICT and low-voltage systems, with strong exposure to mission-critical or data center facilities
• Solid knowledge of BICSI, TIA/EIA, NFPA, and relevant international and local codes
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based workflows
  
  
  

Desired Experience & Skills

• Experience as Telecom / ICT Discipline Lead on large data center projects
• Professional certifications such as BICSI RCDD or equivalent
• Strong client-facing, coordination, and leadership capabilities
• Experience working in regional or global delivery models
  
  
  

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