Passive Infrastructure Engineer
Summary
Designs civil routes for underground and aerial fiber cable deployment, oversees field subcontractors on trenching/HDD work, secures Right-of-Way and excavation permits from authorities, and maintains GIS and AutoCAD documentation of outside plant telecom assets.
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.