Lead Telecom Engineer

Chessboard is seeking a Lead Telecom Engineer to oversee telecom installation, integration, testing, and commissioning. You will guide site teams, coordinate contractors and technical stakeholders, and help ensure that communications systems are delivered safely, to specification and ready for operation. This is a remote project site, suited to someone who combines hands-on problem-solving with confident project leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, installation, testing and commissioning of telecom systems.

• Manage fiber-optic infrastructure, structured cabling, telephone, data and communication systems.

• Review technical drawings, project specifications, material take-offs (MTOs) and technical submittals.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, IT, Network and Testing & Commissioning teams to align work scopes and technical interfaces.

• Supervise telecom installation activities and ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.

• Monitor testing, commissioning, system integration, and telecom system performance.

• Troubleshoot and resolve telecom technical issues and communication-system faults.

• Coordinate technical matters with the client, consultant and equipment or system vendors.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation, test reports and as-built drawings.

• Lead the telecom team, monitor delivery priorities and ensure timely completion of telecom works.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• 10+ years of relevant telecom engineering experience, including 3+ years leading telecom site execution, project delivery, or engineering teams.

• Proven experience delivering fiber-optic, structured cabling, and telecom systems on construction or industrial projects.

• Ability to lead site execution, review technical documentation, and manage testing/commissioning activities.

• Strong stakeholder coordination, technical troubleshooting, and team leadership skills.