Senior Design Engineer - Structured Cabling
Role Overview
Design, engineer, coordinate, and technically deliver structured cabling and ICT infrastructure projects in the UAE.
Ensure compliance with TDRA requirements, consultant specifications, international standards, and project requirements.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Design, engineer, coordinate, and technically deliver structured cabling and ICT infrastructure projects in the UAE.
Ensure compliance with TDRA requirements, consultant specifications, international standards, and project requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead design of structured cabling, fibre-optic, OSP/ISP, MDF/IDF, TR/ER, and data centre cabling systems.
- Prepare and review AutoCAD drawings, riser diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, fibre schedules, schematics, and as-built drawings.
- Design copper and fibre systems, including Cat 6/Cat 6A, SM/MM fibre, and backbone and horizontal cabling.
- Prepare BOQs, material take-offs, technical specifications, and material submittals.
- Ensure designs comply with UAE/TDRA requirements, TIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI, and project specifications.
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, telecom providers, MEP/ELV teams, and other stakeholders.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, technical submissions, and consultant comments.
- Conduct site surveys and provide technical support during installation and project execution.
- Resolve design-related site issues and technical queries.
- Support testing and commissioning and review copper certification, OTDR, and fibre-loss test reports.
- Lead design coordination and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Support handover with as-built drawings, test reports, O&M documentation, and final technical submissions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, ICT, or a related engineering discipline.
- 6–8+ years of structured cabling, ICT, or ELV design experience; UAE experience is preferred.
- Strong UAE project experience with consultants, contractors, developers, and telecom providers.
- Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fibre optics, OSP/ISP, FTTx, MDF/IDF, ODF/FDF, racks, pathways, and containment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; Revit/BIM and Navisworks are an advantage.
- Knowledge of TDRA/UAE requirements and authority and consultant approval processes.
- Technical coordination, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- BICSI/RCDD or manufacturer certification is an advantage.
Workplace
- Work location is stated as in person.
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