Optical Transport DWDM Senior Resident Engineer

Tech Junction Ltd; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Linnk Group is seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer specializing in Optical Transport and DWDM to support large-scale telecom infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires hands-on expertise in DWDM/OTN implementation, commissioning, and site supervision within live carrier-grade environments.

The successful candidate will coordinate with operators, vendors, and project stakeholders, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Optical Transport and Transmission Network implementation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising contractors or vendors on behalf of a telecom operator, carrier, or client.
• Strong hands-on expertise in DWDM and OTN installation, commissioning, testing, and network acceptance.
• Experience working within Cable Landing Stations (CLS) and/or Data Centre environments.
• Proficiency in optical testing methodologies and performance measurement techniques.
• Strong understanding of OTDR, OSNR, ORL, Optical Power, Insertion Loss, Chromatic Dispersion (CD), and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD).

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of DWDM and OTN transmission systems.
• Oversee contractor and vendor activities on behalf of the telecom operator or client.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Manage end-to-end site implementation activities across optical transport infrastructure projects.
• Conduct technical inspections and verify installation quality for fibre, racks, power systems, and transmission equipment.
• Validate optical network performance using OTDR, OSNR, ORL, optical power, insertion loss, CD, and PMD measurements.
• Support deployment activities within Cable Landing Stations (CLS) and Data Centre environments.
• Review and approve Method of Procedures (MOPs), Permit to Work (PTW) documentation, and implementation plans.
• Manage punch-list items, NCRs, corrective actions, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure accurate as-built documentation, acceptance reports, and operational handover packages.

Skills

DWDM

OTN

Fiber testing

Vendor management

Site supervision

OTDR/OSNR

Job description

Linnk Group is seeking a highly experienced Resident Engineer specializing in Optical Transport and DWDM to support large-scale telecom infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. The role requires hands-on expertise in DWDM/OTN implementation, commissioning, and site supervision within live carrier-grade environments.

The successful candidate will coordinate with operators, vendors, and project stakeholders, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.