Passive Infrastructure Engineer(OSP) -Saudi National- Riyadh, KSA

DS DeepSource; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

DS DeepSource seeks an OSP / Passive Infrastructure Engineer to design, plan, and manage physical outside-plant telecom infrastructure including fiber, ducts, manholes, and pole lines in Riyadh. You will ensure civil works compliance and network expansion beyond data centers, with GCC regulatory awareness.

You'll lead route planning, supervise field contractors, secure RoW permits, maintain GIS and AutoCAD schematics, and perform site acceptance checks to verify adherence to national telecom

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Telecom, or Electrical Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of OSP civil works and RoW regulations in Saudi Arabia/GCC.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and GIS tools for asset mapping.
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT/O, PMP, or BICSI OSP Designer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design civil routes for underground and aerial fiber deployment.
• Oversee field contractors during HDD, trenching, and civil works.
• Obtain RoW and excavation permits with authorities.
• Maintain GIS layers and AutoCAD schematics for assets.
• Inspect installations to ensure standards and safety compliance.

Skills

Network route planning

Vendor & subcontractor oversight

Permitting & authority approvals

GIS & CAD mapping

Site acceptance & quality control

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 & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage field contractors during horizontal directional drilling (HDD), excavation, cable blowing, and civil construction.
• Permitting & Authority Approvals: Coordinate with local municipalities, utility companies, and road authorities to obtain Right-of-Way (RoW) and excavation permits.
• GIS & CAD Mapping: Maintain detailed GIS (Geographic Information System) layers, As-Built drawings, and AutoCAD schematics for all outside plant assets.
• Site Acceptance & Quality Control: Inspect civil and fiber installations in the field to verify adherence to national telecom standards and safety regulations.

• Education: 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.