Communications Engineer (Radio Communications, Satellite, 5G/6G)

Job Title: Industrial Communications Specialty

Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications Engineer to lead the development and implementation of our next-generation telecommunications systems and infrastructure, focusing on radio communications (particularly in the new area of 450MHz range), satellite, 5G, 6G, and next evolutions. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Instrumentations and Controls engineers, alongside operating sites, facility planning, and project management, to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of our industrial communications systems and infrastructure.

As a recognized company expert in telecommunications, the Communications Engineer will provide professional advice and technical expertise to various teams, including designing, developing, installing, and troubleshooting communications systems. The candidate must be able to work with different disciplines and have excellent communication skills (written and oral). The Engineer is expected to participate in company initiatives, including innovation programs, operational excellence, and knowledge sharing. Travel to different sites may be required, and the ability to work with others in a fast-paced environment is essential.

The Communications Engineer will serve as a technical expert and representative for the company in matters related to telecommunications and radio communications, providing expert technical recommendations to vendors, manufacturers, and design firms. The candidate should have a deep understanding of the latest advancements in 5G, 6G, satellite, and radio communications, as well as experience in designing and implementing robust and secure communications infrastructure.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Telecommunications, or Electronics and Communication), or a related field from an accredited university.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in telecommunications, including at least 5 years focused on radio communications, satellite communications, and 5G technologies.
• Must have knowledge of telecommunications systems, including network architecture, protocol, infrastructure design, and performance optimization. These include but not limited to:
• Experience in IoT/IIOT and its applications in telecommunications.
• Experience in civil engineering and underground infrastructure, including the design and implementation of fiber-optic cables and other telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience in wireless communications, including Industrial wireless protocols (i.e., ISA100 and WirelessHART).
• Strong understanding of telecommunications standards and regulations, including those related to 5G, 6G, satellite, and radio communications.
• Must be recognized as a proven expert within the industry and professional societies and industrial organizations.

Communications Skills:

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to transfer implicit knowledge to specialists and engineers in the field.

Technical Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including 5G, 6G, satellite communications, radio, and IIoT/IoT communications.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, such as ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, and BICSI.
• Proficiency in specific tools, such as network simulation software, protocol analyzers, or network management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Experience with the latest technological designs and deployments in the telecommunications field, such as 5G, IoT, and IIoT.
• Previous work with designing and implementing major telecommunications projects or a leading provider of telecommunications with massive machine to machine communications (e.g., 5G implementations in industrial sector).
• Understanding of Oil & Gas environment including instrumentations and control systems.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, and their applications in telecommunications.

Professional Membership:

• Have one or more of the active participation and membership in relevant professional organizations such as:
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
• European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI)
• Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI)
• 450 Alliance

Certifications:

• Have one or more of the following certifications:
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• OSP (BICSI Outside Plant Designer)
• WCET® (IEEE Wireless Communication Engineering Technologies)
• CFOT (FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician)

Publications:

• Have presented several papers / presentations in relevant industry conferences and / or published one or more papers in related industry or technical journals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support and expertise for the development, implementation, and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems and infrastructure, including radio communications, satellite communications, and 5G/6G technologies.
2. Originate and carry out engineering studies to determine optimal solutions to complex technical problems, increase revenue, reduce cost, and improve process safety.
3. Work with and/or lead task teams assigned to investigate incidents or solve specific technical problems and undertake special assignments requiring extensive technical experience and discretion when dealing with outside organizations.
4. Develop and maintain company standards, material specifications, procedures, and best practices to enhance company profitability, safety, and productivity by applying and interpreting key industry codes and standards relevant to telecommunications.
5. Review and evaluate capabilities of vendors and contractors to determine their acceptability to perform major services to the company, and act as a company representative in technical dealings with vendors, manufacturers, and design firms.
6. Evaluate and introduce best practices and new technologies to enable the company to achieve Best in Class performance in the telecommunications industry.
7. Perform cost analyses and Value Engineering studies to recommend cost-effective solutions to technical issues.
8. Conduct seminars and technical exchange meetings to promote new technologies and best practices for personnel from other engineering organizations and facilities.
9. Publish papers for peer-reviewed journals and deliver presentations to international audiences at technical exchange meetings.
10. Promote a learning environment and provide leadership and act as a mentor to young engineers within the team.
11. Deliver technical courses to young talent in the company through the Technical Services Professional Academy (TSPA).

Company Profile:

Aramco Energizes the World Economy.

Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Working Environment:

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical, and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.