Site Engineer — Telecommunications

About our client

Our client operates in telecommunications, with a network infrastructure installation, integration and maintenance project in Angola. These roles are part of technical field teams and involve site-specific quality and safety requirements.

AKIU manages this recruitment process on behalf of our client. The client’s identity remains confidential at this stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead riggers and technicians performing telecommunications and civil activities at project sites.
• Supervise site surveys, civil works, network design and installation, using data to monitor delivery and identify improvements.
• Plan and coordinate installation, commissioning and integration with project teams and stakeholders.
• Install, align and power up equipment in accordance with technical documentation, instructions and safety procedures.
• Compile equipment test records, conclude installation and commissioning activities and report to the implementation coordinator.
• Report and record quality and safety breaches, support investigations and follow up corrective actions.
• Protect work areas against unauthorised access and maintain separation between pedestrians, traffic and site activities.
• Support audits, testing, upgrades, maintenance, troubleshooting and service restoration, including emergency interventions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, IT or an equivalent field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications field operations.
• Successful completion of the manufacturer’s required installation and commissioning training, with knowledge of the applicable equipment. Specific requirements will be explained during selection.
• Effective written and spoken English to understand safety instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, power systems and cable testing; familiarity with telecommunications construction and installation.
• Availability for outdoor field work and, when required, shifts, nights or weekends under the conditions agreed for the role.
• Strong organisation, teamwork, learning and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to adapt to demanding situations.

Working conditions and selection

Contract terms, remuneration, working arrangements and schedules, the specific work location and the start date will be clarified during selection. AKIU will assess experience and qualifications against the requirements of each role.