Passive Infrastructure Engineer(OSP)

Deepsource Technologies; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Deepsource Technologies seeks an OSP Passive Infrastructure Engineer to design and manage physical telecom infrastructure end-to-end, including underground ducts, fiber routes, manholes, and outdoor cabinets. You will ensure civil works compliance and support network expansion beyond data centers.

The role requires strong knowledge of RoW, HDD, AutoCAD, GIS, and fiber management. You will collaborate with vendors and authorities to secure permits and maintain As-Built records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Telecom, or Electrical Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of OSP civil works, HDD, fiber blowing, and RoW regulations.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS tools; fiber management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes for underground/aerial fiber deployments and trenching.
• Oversee field contractors during HDD, excavation, and civil works.
• Coordinate RoW permits with municipalities and utility authorities.
• Maintain GIS layers and AutoCAD schematics for OSP assets.
• Inspect installations to ensure compliance with telecom standards and safety.

Skills

OSP civil works

HDD expertise

Fiber management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

QGIS

Fiber management systems

Job description

The OSP Passive Infrastructure Engineer designs plans and manages physical outside-plant telecom infrastructure underground duct routes fiber optic networks manholes handholes pole lines and outdoor cabinets This role ensures physical connectivity civil works compliance and network expansion outside the data center or main facility

Key Responsibilities

• Network Route Planning Design civil routes for underground and aerial fiber cable deployment including trenching duct allocation and chamber placement
• Vendor amp Subcontractor Oversight Manage field contractors during horizontal directional drilling HDD excavation cable blowing and civil construction
• Permitting amp Authority Approvals Coordinate with local municipalities utility companies and road authorities to obtain Right-of-Way RoW and excavation permits
• GIS amp CAD Mapping Maintain detailed GIS Geographic Information System layers As-Built drawings and AutoCAD schematics for all outside plant assets
• Site Acceptance amp Quality Control Inspect civil and fiber installations in the field to verify adherence to national telecom standards and safety regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP civil works, trenchless technology (HDD), fiber cable blowing, civil chambers/manholes, and RoW regulations in Saudi Arabia/GCC.
• Software Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), and fiber management systems.
• Certifications (Preferred): FOA Certified Outside Plant Technician (CFOT/O), PMP, or BICSI OSP Designer.