ICT Engineer

KEO International Consultants; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Athletic sponsorship

Health & well-being programs

Job summary

KEO International Consultants is seeking a senior ICT/ELV engineer to lead design, review and supervision of ELV/ICT systems on high-rise and luxury hotel projects. The role requires extensive experience across BMS, data centers, fiber optics, and OSP networks, with a focus on submittals, shop drawings, and site supervision.

You will provide technical guidance to site teams, coordinate with stakeholders and ensure adherence to international standards, while contributing to planning, contracts,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• 18–20 years of total professional experience in ICT/ELV engineering.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Mandatory experience working on high-rise and 5-star hospitality (luxury hotel) projects.
• Strong technical expertise in ELV, Fire & Life Safety, BMS, Data Centers, OSP, Fiber Optics, and integrated building platforms.
• Proven track record in material submittals, shop drawings, and site supervision.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects, coordinate stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and approve material submittals for ELV/ICT systems including BMS and data centers.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on shop drawings for ELV/ICT systems.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of ELV/ICT systems.
• Provide technical guidance to installation and site teams to ensure standards.
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise across ICT systems including Fire & Security and OSP.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery and milestones.
• Contribute to planning, execution, and contracts management for ICT systems.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders for integration.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including design specs and procedures.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

ELV systems

Fire & Life Safety systems

BMS

Data Centers

OSP networks

Fiber Optic cabling

Passive & active components

Integrated building platforms

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications

Job description

Overview

KEO is a creative enterprise, where innovation is a way of life. We are uniquely resourced with end-to-end services to take clients from inspiration – through conceptualization – to realization of planning, design or project delivery in the built and natural environments. For over 60 years we’ve led with vision, contributing to many of the world’s most ambitious projects, iconic places, remarkable experiences and prosperous communities.

As a highly integrated and agile AEP/PMCM firm, KEO is recognized by ENR as one of the Top 225 International Design Firms and one of the Top 20 International PM/CM Firms. We are also ranked by World Architecture as the 51st largest global architecture firm and the #1 Firm in the Middle East Region in their 2024 WA100 Survey.

We invite you to join us. Why?

When you join KEO, you’ll discover more than just a job – you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters your professional development through internal global mobility and career development and does so within a culture that supports company-wide health and well-being through on-demand counselling services and regular workplace clinics. You will be invited to celebrate community events such as sports days, fun-runs, in-house sports teams and beach clean ups. In addition to your competitive package and benefits you will have access to a suite of policies that include hybrid working arrangements, individual athletic sponsorship, study assistance sponsorship, employee referral rewards.

Responsibilities

We envisage success in this role to include;

• Evaluate and approve material submittals for ELV and ICT systems, including Fire & Life Safety systems, BMS, Data Centers, OSP networks, Fiber Optic cabling (passive & active components), and intelligent unified platform installations.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on shop drawings related to ELV and ICT systems.
• Oversee and ensure the correct installation, implementation, testing, and commissioning of ELV/ICT systems across the project.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to installation and site teams to ensure adherence to project specifications and international standards.
• Demonstrate deep technical expertise across ICT systems, including Fire & Security, BMS, Data Centers, OSP, Fiber Optics, and integrated smart building platforms.
• Coordinate closely with project teams to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project objectives and milestones.
• Contribute to planning, execution, and contracts management activities related to ICT systems.
• Liaise with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and coordination.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including design specifications, installation procedures, and maintenance manuals.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance project delivery and innovation.

Qualifications

To be successful in this dynamic opportunity, we envision that your career journey to date will include 15 years work experience partnered with a Bachelor's degree in an Electrical or ICT related field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, ICT, Telecommunications, or a related discipline.
• 18–20 years of total professional experience in ICT/ELV engineering.
• Minimum 10+ years of hands-on experience in ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and maintenance.
• Mandatory experience working on high-rise and 5-star hospitality (luxury hotel) projects.
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • ELV systems
  • Fire & Life Safety systems
  • Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Data Centers
  • Outside Plant (OSP) networks
  • Fiber Optic cabling (backbone & distribution)
  • Passive & active network components
  • Intelligent and integrated building platforms
• Proven track record in material submittals, shop drawing reviews, and site supervision.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects, coordinate multiple stakeholders, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft) are preferred.

KEO’s performance is founded upon integrity, results, innovation, safety and our people. We embrace diversity and recognise its’ contribution to client success wherever we work.

We are excited to hear how you can partner with our award-winning team and treat all expressions of interest confidentially.