Senior ICT Engineer

Overview

Education/Experience

• 10+ years of experience in ICT / telecommunications engineering, including at least 5 years in QA/QC and Testing & Commissioning on infrastructure, utilities or industrial projects.
• Proven experience with fibre optic networks, structured cabling, IP networking (LAN/WAN), wireless and telemetry systems.
• Working knowledge of ICT integration with PLC, SCADA and instrumentation systems, ideally within water or utility assets.
• Working knowledge of the Saudi Building Code (SBC), MEWA guidelines and relevant international standards (e.g. TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, IEC 62443).
• Strong coordination, reporting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage assigned ICT packages independently.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration and industry certifications (e.g. BICSI RCDD, CCNA/CCNP) desirable.

ICT Design Review & Construction Quality Assurance (QA/QC)

• Review ICT, telecommunications and network designs, drawings and specifications for compliance with NEOM standards, raising technical comments and resolving interface issues with Contractors' Designers.
• Lead Requests for Inspection (RFIs) for ICT installations, including fibre optic and copper cabling, containment, telecom rooms, cabinets and network equipment, verifying compliance with IFC drawings.
• Review material submittals, ITPs, method statements and vendor factory test certificates for ICT materials and systems.
• Raise and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for ICT works, verifying root cause and corrective actions through to close-out.

ICT Testing, Commissioning & Integration

• Review testing and commissioning procedures and witness Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) for ICT systems.
• Witness and sign off fibre optic (OTDR) testing, structured cabling certification and network performance testing.
• Lead commissioning of the digital backbone, including LAN/WAN, wireless, radio and telemetry networks.
• Coordinate telemetry and communications testing to PLC and SCADA systems with Instrumentation & Controls and System Integrators.
• Verify integration of security systems (CCTV, access control) and compliance with OT cybersecurity requirements.
• Lead fault finding and resolution of commissioning issues with Contractors and Vendors.
• Enforce site safety rules, permit-to-work and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures during testing activities.

Close-out & Handover

• Manage the ICT master punch list through to closure.
• Review and validate as-built drawings, test records, network configurations, IP schedules and O&M manuals prior to handover, and support operator training for ENOWA.

Technical Leadership & Coordination

• Act as the ICT technical point of contact for assigned packages, attending coordination meetings and reporting progress, risks and issues to the Engineering Manager.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and inspectors.