Lead Fiber Optic Network Engineer

Job Summary The Lead Fiber Optic Network Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, deployment, and optimization of large-scale fiber optic infrastructure supporting ICT, smart city, and mission-critical communication systems. The role ensures robust, scalable, and compliant network architecture with high availability and redundancy, aligned with international telecom standards and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Fiber Network Design & Engineering

• Lead the design and development of fiber optic network architectures including long-haul, backbone, metro, FTTx, and Optical Distribution Network (ODN) systems
• Perform optical link engineering including power budget analysis, attenuation, dispersion, and splice and connector loss calculations
• Develop duct bank layouts, fiber routing plans, manhole and chamber layouts, and GIS-based fiber network maps

Technical Documentation & Deliverables

• Prepare detailed design packages including single-line diagrams, splicing diagrams, OTDR acceptance criteria, and as-built documentation
• Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, method statements, and engineering design reports

Deployment & Field Engineering

• Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities including OTDR, OLTS, and iOLM testing
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical fiber faults and define fiber repair procedures and SOPs
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with civil, electrical, ITS, and ICT teams to ensure integrated design delivery
• Liaise with utility authorities and stakeholders for approvals, permits, and interface management

Standards, Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with international standards such as ITU-T (G.652/G.657), TIA/EIA, IEEE, NEC, and local telecom authority requirements
• Maintain adherence to safety, environmental, and project-specific regulatory requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer & Communications Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fiber optic network design and implementation
• Strong expertise in optical and transport technologies including PON, DWDM, CWDM, SDH, and MPLS
• Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure, telecom operator, or smart city projects
• Proficiency in fiber design tools, GIS platforms, AutoCAD, and OTDR analysis
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic