Job Summary The Lead Fiber Optic Network Engineer is responsible for leading the design, engineering, deployment, and optimization of large-scale fiber optic infrastructure supporting ICT, smart city, and mission-critical communication systems. The role ensures robust, scalable, and compliant network architecture with high availability and redundancy, aligned with international telecom standards and project requirements. Key Responsibilities Fiber Network Design & Engineering Lead the design and development of fiber optic network architectures including long-haul, backbone, metro, FTTx, and Optical Distribution Network (ODN) systems Perform optical link engineering including power budget analysis, attenuation, dispersion, and splice and connector loss calculations Develop duct bank layouts, fiber routing plans, manhole and chamber layouts, and GIS-based fiber network maps Technical Documentation & Deliverables Prepare detailed design packages including single-line diagrams, splicing diagrams, OTDR acceptance criteria, and as-built documentation Develop Bills of Quantities (BoQs), technical specifications, method statements, and engineering design reports Deployment & Field Engineering Support installation, testing, and commissioning activities including OTDR, OLTS, and iOLM testing Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical fiber faults and define fiber repair procedures and SOPs Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, and material submittals Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate with civil, electrical, ITS, and ICT teams to ensure integrated design delivery Liaise with utility authorities and stakeholders for approvals, permits, and interface management Standards, Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with international standards such as ITU-T (G.652/G.657), TIA/EIA, IEEE, NEC, and local telecom authority requirements Maintain adherence to safety, environmental, and project-specific regulatory requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer & Communications Engineering or a related field Minimum 10 years of experience in fiber optic network design and implementation Strong expertise in optical and transport technologies including PON, DWDM, CWDM, SDH, and MPLS Proven experience in large-scale infrastructure, telecom operator, or smart city projects Proficiency in fiber design tools, GIS platforms, AutoCAD, and OTDR analysis Good communication and presentation skills Good interpersonal skills Proficiency in spoken and written English and Arabic