Telecom Engineer
Kampala * Full-time
Bureau Veritas
Category: Engineering
Total Positions:
Location: Kampala
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervise the installation and termination of telecom equipment including routers, switches, fiber optic cables, patch panels, and antenna systems.
• Configure and test telecom infrastructure supporting voice, data, and SCADA communications.
• Implement and validate industrial network architecture (LAN/WAN) for remote sub-stations and field assets.
• Conduct link testing, signal quality checks, and verification of telecom alarms and redundancy paths.
• Coordinate with control and SCADA teams to ensure seamless data transmission to the control center.
• Ensure compliance with telecom performance requirements: latency, jitter, failover, and bandwidth.
• Integrate radio communication systems (UHF/VHF) and IP telephony in accordance with project standards.
• Support cybersecurity hardening for network devices as per IT/OT policies.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation including rack layouts, fiber schedules, IP plans, and cable routing.
• Liaise with vendors, subcontractors, and utility ICT representatives during installation and commissioning phases.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Years of Experience
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in telecom engineering, ideally in infrastructure or energy projects.
• Industry Exposure
• Experience in oil & gas, substations, or industrial automation projects involving telecom and SCADA integration.
• Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
• Network configuration tools (e.g., Cisco, HP, or equivalent)
• Fiber test tools (OTDR, power meters)
• IP addressing and VLAN management platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of telecom systems: fiber optics, IP telephony, UHF/VHF radios, and industrial Ethernet.
• Experience with fiber termination, splicing, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with SCADA and control network communication protocols (Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850, DNP3).
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices for equipment room layouts.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity measures in industrial network design.
• Personal Attributes
• Excellent field coordination and hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail and structured documentation habits.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-aware and compliant with site HSE policies.
• Proactive and flexible in adapting to technical and environmental challenges.
• Preferred Additional Qualifications
• Previous experience with Schneider Electric telecom or SCADA integration.
• Certification in fiber optic installation or network design (e.g., CCNA, FOA).
• Fluency in English required; French or Swahili is a plus.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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