Overview
Engineer – Telecommunications (Metering) Jobs in Doha at Inspire Management Training Center
The Engineer – Telecommunications (Metering) is responsible for ensuring reliable communication between smart meters and utility head-end systems through telecom networks. The role focuses on monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing AMI/AMR communication infrastructure, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring accurate and continuous meter data transmission.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain telecommunications networks supporting smart metering systems (AMI/AMR).
- Ensure stable communication between smart meters and head-end systems (HES).
- Troubleshoot and resolve communication failures, signal issues, and data transmission errors.
- Support configuration and commissioning of communication modules (RF, GSM, LTE, PLC, etc.).
- Analyze network performance and identify areas for improvement in coverage and reliability.
- Coordinate with telecom providers and internal IT teams for network-related issues.
- Support installation and integration of communication infrastructure for new metering sites.
- Perform diagnostics on communication devices, gateways, and data concentrator units.
- Ensure timely data flow from meters for billing, analytics, and reporting purposes.
- Maintain documentation of communication networks, configurations, and system changes.
- Support firmware updates, system upgrades, and integration of new communication technologies.
- Ensure compliance with utility standards, cybersecurity policies, and data protection requirements.
- Assist in fault analysis and root cause investigations for communication outages.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or related field.
- Certification in AMI Communication Systems
- Minimum 13 years of experience in telecom systems, or smart metering infrastructure.
- Understanding of communication protocols such as RF mesh, GSM, LTE, PLC, or NB-IoT.
- Knowledge of network troubleshooting, signal analysis, and data transmission systems.
- Experience with AMI head-end systems and data concentrators is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work with cross-functional technical teams and external telecom providers.
- Good understanding of cybersecurity principles in utility communication systems.
- Proficiency in technical reporting and documentation.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
Work Location: In person
Title: Engineer – Telecommunications (Metering)
Company: Inspire Management Training Center
Location: Doha
