Telecommunication Engineer
Pubblicato il 01-10-2026 - DPS Group Global in Italia
For a client of ours based in Milan, we are currently looking for a Communications Engineer to join as a freelancer till end February 2028. Project phase: Detail Design EPC.
Job Purpose
Provide PMC leadership and technical oversight for Communication and Networking Systems within the Instrumentation & Automation scope during EPC execution, commissioning, and start-up phases. Ensure all systems are designed, integrated, installed, and commissioned in compliance with project requirements, cybersecurity requirements, and international standards.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Lead the Communications and Networking scope
Review EPC engineering deliverables, network architectures, specifications, and vendor documentation.
Ensure compliance with project standards and applicable international codes.
Oversee industrial communication systems including Fiber Optics, LAN/WAN, Industrial Ethernet, Wireless Networks, IP Telephony, PAGA, CCTV, and Radio Systems.
Verify integration of communication networks with DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA, and other automation systems.
Participate in technical reviews,
FATs, SATs, commissioning, and start-up activities.
Liaise with Client, EPC Contractor, Vendors, and Operations teams to resolve technical issues.
Monitor progress, identify risks, and ensure successful project delivery.
Educational & Technical Requirements:
~ Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.
~10-15 years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects.
~ Experience in PMC, Owner’s Engineer, or EPC project execution roles.
~ Strong knowledge of Industrial Communication Networks, Fiber Optics, Structured Cabling, PAGA, CCTV, Radio, and IP Telephony systems.
~ Experience with automation system integration (DCS, SIS, PLC, SCADA).
~ Good knowledge of Industrial Cybersecurity and networking standards.
~ Strong familiarity with international standards such as ISA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, API, and NFPA.
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