Lead Telecom Engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026.
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
Skills
Telecom, 5G, 4G, LTE, gNodeB, eNodeB, Network Architecture, TCP/IP, MPLS, Telecom Protocols