Senior ICT / Digital Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Senior ICT / Digital Infrastructure Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in planning and designing site-wide ICT infrastructure, Outside Plant (OSP) networks, fibre optic connectivity and telecommunications infrastructure for large-scale masterplanning, urban development and infrastructure projects. The engineer leads ICT infrastructure design from Concept Master Planning and Detailed Master Planning through Concept Design, Detailed Design and IFC.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning and design of site-wide ICT and telecom infrastructure for large developments, mixed-use communities and infrastructure projects
• Design OSP infrastructure including underground duct networks, duct banks, manholes, handholes and chambers, and fibre backbone and distribution networks (FTTx, GPON, PON, fibre rings)
• Plan network connectivity, POPs, MMRs and network interfaces, and requirements for Smart City, ITS, security, IoT and mobile tower sites
• Prepare design reports, basis of design, technical specifications, drawings and BOQs, and network schematics and duct allocation schedules
• Check designs against international standards (TIA, BICSI, ISO/IEC, ITU-T) and local authority requirements
• Coordinate with masterplanning, roads, utilities, electrical, ITS and security disciplines, and liaise with clients, operators and authorities
• Guide engineers, designers and BIM/CAD teams, and take part in design reviews and authority meetings

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 10-15 years of engineering experience, with hands-on site-wide ICT and OSP design
• Experience delivering ICT designs for large masterplanning, urban and public realm projects
• Familiarity with telecom operator requirements and UAE/KSA regulations
• Experience in multidisciplinary engineering consultancy

Required skills

• Knowledge of fibre optics, telecom ducts, network topology and passive ICT systems
• Civil 3D, Revit and BIM workflows
• Technical reports, design calculations, specifications, BOQs and tender documentation
• Professional certification such as CCNP, BICSI RCDD or OSP Designer is highly desirable

Preferred: previous major infrastructure projects in the UAE, KSA or GCC, and familiarity with Smart City, ITS, security and IoT requirements. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.