Construction Engineer - ICT Fiber

Parsons Corporation; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons invites applications for a Construction Engineer - ICT Fiber to lead the technical execution and on-site management of fiber infrastructure projects. You will oversee planning, design, splicing, testing, and field surveys, coordinating with QIC and partners to ensure safety, timelines, and budget compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent, with 5+ years in ICT design or fiber deployment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.
• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with GIS software, AutoCAD, or specialized fiber design software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical execution and site-level management of ICT fiber projects for the SAPL Qiddiya Infrastructure Partner (QIP).
• Coordinate with Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) and other partners to align construction activities with strategy.
• Plan, design, and install fiber optic networks, including splicing and testing.
• Manage construction crews, ensuring fiber routes, splicing, and testing meet standards, permits, and budget.
• Create detailed route designs, including splicing prints and power loss budgets.
• Supervise trenching, drilling, and aerial cable placement to meet timelines and budgets.
• Coordinate ROW permits and ensure compliance with safety codes.
• Validate installation quality with OTDR/Power Meter testing, splicing inspection, and as-built documentation.
• Perform site surveys, locate utilities, and gather field data (e.g., KMZ files).

Skills

Construction knowledge

Leadership

GIS software

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent

Tools

GIS software

AutoCAD

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Engineer - ICT Fiber to join our team! In this role you will get to be responsible for the technical execution and site-level management of infrastructure projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the technical execution and site-level management of projects for the SAPL Qiddiya Infrastructure Partner (QIP).
• Ensure that all construction activities align with the strategic direction of the Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) and are seamlessly coordinated with other delivery partners.
• Oversee the planning, design, and physical installation of fiber optic networks.
• Manage construction crews, ensuring fiber routes, splicing, and testing adhere to technical standards, permitting regulations, and budgetary constraints.
• Design & Planning:Create detailed route designs, including splicing prints and power loss budgets.
• Project Management:Supervise construction activities (trenching, drilling, aerial cable placement) to ensure adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Permitting & Compliance:Coordinate with municipalities for Right-of-Way (ROW) permits and ensure all work adheres to safety codes.
• QA/QC & Testing:Validate fiber installation quality through OTDR/Power Meter testing, splicing inspection, and as-built documentation.
• Field Engineering:Perform site surveys, locate existing utilities, and coordinate field data gathering (e.g., creating KMZ files).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent field experience. 5+ years in ICT design, structured cabling, or fiber optic deployment (data center or OSP).

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Proven leadership and management capability is also required, as well as good written and oral communications skills.
• Proficiency with GIS software, AutoCAD, or specialized fiber design software.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

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