Principal ICT Engineer - Data Center

Overview

What You’ll Do

• Lead the ICT and low‑voltage design for data center projects across concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Develop and review systems including structured cabling, network infrastructure, data center networking, security systems, BMS, AV, and ICT room layouts.
• Ensure designs comply with Uptime Institute, TIA, BICSI, ASHRAE, and local authority requirements, as well as Jacobs’ internal quality and sustainability frameworks.
• Coordinate closely with mechanical, electrical, architecture, fire protection, and ICT security teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Lead technical workshops, design reviews, and client presentations, representing Jacobs with authority and professionalism.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to ICT engineers, supporting capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Support tender evaluations and technical reports.
• Drive innovation, digital delivery, and continuous improvement within the ICT discipline.
• Here's what you'll need
• Bachelor’s/ Masters degree in ICT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of ICT/low‑voltage design experience, including significant experience in data center projects.
• Strong understanding of data center ICT systems, network topologies, redundancy strategies, and mission‑critical design principles.
• Experience delivering projects in the KSA UAE or wider GCC region.
• Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Visio, and ICT modeling workflows.
• Strong knowledge of international standards (TIA, BICSI, ISO/IEC, NFPA).
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing design teams or major project packages.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem‑solving skills.
• Extensive experience supporting hyperscale and colocation data center environments, with exposure to high-density, Tier III/IV infrastructure.
• Industry-recognized data center design certifications, including CDCS/CDCE, Uptime Institute ATD, and BICSI RCDD, demonstrating expertise in critical facilities design, redundancy, and standards compliance.
• Solid understanding of cloud-integrated data center architectures, supported by certifications in AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, enabling alignment with modern hybrid and hyperscale deployments.
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