ITS Communications/Telecommunications Engineer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Review design submissions, specifications, FSDDs, shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, test plans, and network diagrams.
• Coordinate installation of fiber networks, ducts, handholes, cabinets, telecom rooms, active equipment, and power systems.
• Inspect site work, materials, splicing, terminations, labeling, safety, quality, and contract compliance.
• Witness FAT, SAT, OTDR, power, performance, and integration testing; support commissioning, punch lists, final inspections, and handover.
• Maintain approvals, correspondence, change records, photographic documentation, meeting minutes, and final records.
• Evaluate variation orders and change claims; review as-built drawings and O&M manuals; coordinate with civil, electrical, ITS, and other contractors.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics and Communications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of telecom engineering experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks (OSP/ISP), DWDM, SDH, IP/MPLS, structured cabling, and data, voice, and video networks.
• Proficiency in fiber routing, splicing, and OTDR analysis; knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, telecom power systems, and grounding.
• Knowledge of network architecture, cybersecurity fundamentals, IP networking, VLANs, QoS, SNMP, and cabling standards.
• Familiarity with local authority standards, approval processes, Linux and Windows; proficiency with CAD and network documentation tools.
• Ability to interpret civil, electrical, and telecom drawings and analyze existing networks for integration points and upgrades.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills. CCNA, CCIE, RCDD, CompTIA+, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.