AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior ICT / Digital Infrastructure Engineer with 10–15 years of relevant experience in the planning and design of site-wide ICT infrastructure, Outside Plant (OSP) networks, fibre optic connectivity, and telecommunications infrastructure for large-scale masterplanning, urban development, and infrastructure projects
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading ICT infrastructure design activities across various project stages, from Concept Master Planning (CMP) and Detailed Master Planning (DMP) through Concept Design, Detailed Design, and IFC
The role requires strong technical expertise in ICT passive infrastructure, multidisciplinary design coordination, and familiarity with UAE and KSA authority requirements and international standards
Key Responsibilities
1. Site-Wide ICT & OSP Infrastructure Design
- Lead the planning and design of site-wide ICT and telecommunications infrastructure for large-scale developments, mixed-use communities, and infrastructure projects
- Develop OSP infrastructure designs, including underground duct networks, multiway duct banks, manholes, handholes, chambers, and associated civil infrastructure
- Design fibre optic backbone and distribution networks, including FTTx, GPON, passive optical networks, and fibre ring topologies
- Develop ICT network connectivity strategies, including network topology, fibre allocation, redundancy, diversity, and capacity planning
- Plan and coordinate telecom infrastructure facilities, including Points of Presence (POP), Main Distribution Rooms (MMR), and network interface locations.
- Develop infrastructure requirements and connectivity provisions for Smart City, ITS, security, IoT, and other site-wide technology systems
- Coordinate GSM/mobile telecommunications infrastructure requirements, including macro tower plot allocations, fibre and power connectivity, and interfaces with telecom operators
2. Engineering Design & Technical Deliverables
- Prepare and review ICT design reports, Basis of Design documents, technical specifications, drawings, and Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
- Develop site-wide ICT network schematics, fibre connectivity diagrams, duct allocation schedules, and infrastructure layouts
- Perform preliminary ICT network capacity assessments, fibre core allocation, duct sizing, and infrastructure demand calculations
- Ensure designs comply with relevant international standards (TIA, BICSI, ISO/IEC, ITU-T) and applicable local authority requirements
3. Multidisciplinary Coordination & Project Delivery
- Coordinate closely with masterplanning, roads, utilities, electrical, ITS, security, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated infrastructure design
- Coordinate ICT utility corridors, road crossings, network interfaces, and infrastructure tie-ins with existing and proposed networks
- Liaise with clients, telecommunications operators, authorities, and specialist subconsultants to resolve technical requirements and design interfaces
- Provide technical guidance to engineers, designers, and BIM/CAD teams, ensuring the quality and timely delivery of project documentation
- Participate in design reviews, technical workshops, and authority coordination meetings
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in ICT, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 10–15 years of relevant engineering experience, with substantial hands-on experience in site-wide ICT infrastructure and OSP design
- Demonstrated experience delivering ICT infrastructure designs for large-scale masterplanning, urban developments, infrastructure, and public realm projects
- Strong knowledge of fibre optic networks, telecom duct infrastructure, network topology, and passive ICT systems
- Familiarity with telecommunications operator requirements and applicable UAE/KSA regulations
- Experience coordinating with Civil 3D, Revit, and BIM-based design workflows.
- Strong experience preparing technical reports, design calculations, specifications, BOQs, and tender documentation
- Experience in multidisciplinary engineering consultancy environments
- CCNP, BICSI RCDD, OSP Designer (OSP), or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience with major infrastructure and masterplanning projects in the UAE, KSA, or wider GCC region
- Familiarity with Smart City infrastructure, ITS communications networks, security network connectivity, and IoT infrastructure requirements
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