Lead Telecom Engineer - 5G/LTE

Role Overview : We are looking for an experienced Telecom Engineer with strong exposure to enterprise-level telecom infrastructure, EPC projects, and/or Oil & Gas environments, along with hands-on experience in 4G/5G technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in telecom network engineering, design, integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and project execution within large-scale industrial or enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities : - Design, engineer, integrate, and commission telecom networks for large-scale EPC, Oil & Gas, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial projects. - Work with 4G/LTE and 5G technologies, including 5G NR and related network architecture. - Support deployment and integration of 5G RAN, gNodeB, LTE/eNodeB, EPC and/or 5G Core components. - Develop and review telecom network architectures, technical specifications, equipment layouts, and engineering documentation. - Work with IP networking, routing, switching, VLAN, MPLS and related networking technologies. - Coordinate telecom interfaces with other disciplines such as IT, OT, SCADA, security, instrumentation, electrical, and control systems where applicable. - Support telecom equipment selection, technical evaluation, procurement support, vendor coordination, and engineering reviews. - Participate in FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, integration, and site acceptance activities. - Troubleshoot telecom network, connectivity, transmission, and integration issues. - Coordinate with EPC contractors, engineering teams, telecom vendors, system integrators, and client representatives. - Prepare and review telecom engineering deliverables, reports, test procedures, and as-built documentation. - Ensure telecom solutions comply with project specifications, applicable standards, and client requirements. - Provide technical support during project execution and commissioning phases. Mandatory Technical Skills : - 5G / 5G NR - 4G/LTE - RAN technologies - gNodeB/eNodeB - 5G Core and/or 4G EPC - Telecom network design and architecture - IP networking - TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLAN, MPLS - Fiber optic / transmission technologies - Telecom integration, testing and commissioning - EPC / Oil & Gas / industrial telecom project experience - Enterprise telecom network implementation and troubleshooting Preferred Experience : - Experience working with EPC contractors, Oil & Gas companies, refineries, petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, or other large industrial projects. - Experience with private 5G / industrial 5G deployments is an advantage. - Experience working with telecom OEMs, system integrators, or technology vendors. - Exposure to industrial communication networks and OT/IT environments. - Experience in large-scale brownfield or greenfield projects. - Experience with project documentation, engineering reviews, FAT/SAT and commissioning. Education : - Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Candidate Profile : - Strong practical understanding of telecom and wireless technologies. - Hands-on exposure to 4G/5G networks, rather than only theoretical knowledge. - Experience delivering telecom solutions in enterprise, EPC, Oil & Gas, or industrial environments. - Ability to work with multiple vendors, contractors, engineering disciplines, and client teams. - Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and project coordination skills. Key Screening Criteria : Candidates should preferably meet all three core requirements : 1. Industry : EPC / Oil & Gas / Energy / Industrial / large enterprise 2. Telecom : Telecom engineering + network deployment/integration 3. Technology : Practical 4G/5G / 5G NR experience