About the Role:
As a Senior ICT Engineer, you will be accountable for the technical assurance, testing, commissioning, and handover of ICT, telecommunications, and telemetry systems across our project in Tabuk's water infrastructure, including Pumping Stations, Water Transmission Lines, and Water Recycling & Recovery Plants (WRRP). This role requires extensive experience and expertise in managing ICT-related projects, ensuring compliance with various standards, and leading technical initiatives.
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What You'll Be Doing:
- Review ICT, telecommunications, and network designs, drawings, and specifications for compliance with project 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, Inspection Test Plans (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.
- Review testing and commissioning procedures and witness Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (FAT/SAT) for ICT systems.
- Witness and sign off on 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering is required.
- Registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers and industry certifications (e.g., BICSI RCDD, CCNA/CCNP) are desirable.
Skills/Competencies:
- ICT Design Review & Construction Quality Assurance (QA/QC).
- Strong technical and analytical abilities to review and validate ICT designs.
- Effective communication and coordination skills to liaise with various stakeholders, including Contractors and team members.
- Ability to enforce safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- A supportive work environment that values and fosters innovation.
- Diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes equality among all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Contract and Travel:
- This role is site-based, requiring physical presence at the project site.
