Lead Fiber Optic Network Engineer

About the role

The Lead Fiber Optic Network Engineer will head the design, deployment and optimisation of large‑scale fiber optic infrastructure for ICT, smart‑city and mission‑critical communications. You will ensure the network is robust, scalable and compliant with international telecom standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop fiber optic architectures including long‑haul, backbone, metro, FTTx and ODN systems.
• Perform optical link engineering – power budget, attenuation, dispersion, splice and connector loss calculations.
• Create duct bank layouts, routing plans, manhole/chamber designs and GIS‑based network maps.
• Prepare detailed design packages: single‑line diagrams, splicing diagrams, OTDR acceptance criteria and as‑built documentation.
• Develop BoQs, technical specifications, method statements and engineering reports.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning (OTDR, OLTS, iOLM) and lead fault troubleshooting.
• Review contractor submissions and coordinate with civil, electrical, ITS and ICT teams.
• Obtain approvals from utility authorities and ensure compliance with ITU‑T, TIA/EIA, IEEE, NEC and local regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer & Communications Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fiber optic network design and implementation.
• Proven experience on large‑scale telecom operator or smart‑city projects.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Fiber optic network design
• Optical link engineering (power budget, attenuation, dispersion)
• GIS platforms and mapping
• AutoCAD
• OTDR analysis and testing
• PON, DWDM, CWDM, SDH, MPLS technologies
• Fiber design tools