Passive Infrastructure Engineer

Key responsibilities

Network route planning: Design civil routes for underground and aerial fiber cable deployment, including trenching, duct allocation, and chamber placement.

Vendor & subcontractor oversight: Manage field contractors during horizontal directional drilling (HDD), excavation, cable blowing, and civil construction.

Permitting & authority approvals: Coordinate with local municipalities, utility companies, and road authorities to obtain Right-of-Way (RoW) and excavation permits.

GIS & CAD mapping: Maintain detailed GIS (Geographic Information System) layers, as-built drawings, and AutoCAD schematics for all outside plant assets.

Site acceptance & quality control: Inspect civil and fiber installations in the field to verify adherence to national telecom standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Technical expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP civil works, trenchless technology (HDD), fiber cable blowing, civil chambers/manholes, and RoW regulations in Saudi Arabia/GCC.

Software tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), and fiber management systems.

Certifications (preferred): FOA Certified Outside Plant Technician (CFOT/O), PMP, or BICSI OSP Designer.