Project Engineer

XAD Technologies; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced professional for project planning and management in OSP fiber optic telecom projects. The successful candidate will have 4-7 years of experience, strong knowledge of OSP design, and management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing site activities, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with technical specifications. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in OSP fiber optic telecom projects (mandatory for KSA).
• Strong knowledge of OSP design and acceptance processes.
• Proficiency in reviewing drawings and OTDR analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and high-volume site operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project execution plans and allocate resources.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of site activities.
• Oversee trenching, ducting, and fiber installation.
• Review IFC drawings, designs, splicing plans, and cable schedules.
• Resolve technical issues with engineering, QA/QC, GIS, and client teams.
• Ensure work complies with STC/Mobily/Zain/ITC specifications and standards.
• Oversee trenching, ducting, HH/MH construction, fiber installation, splicing, and testing activities.
• Ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Verify OTDR test results, splicing reports, and network acceptance readiness.
• Coordinate with client/consultant, municipalities, and utility authorities for NOCs and site permissions.
• Liaise with procurement for materials and ensure timely availability.
• Coordinate with PAT team for binder preparation and acceptance submissions.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Track BOQs, materials, and work quantities.
• Validate redline drawings and ensure correct as-built submissions.

Skills

OSP fiber optic telecom projects

OSP design and execution

Leadership and communication

Client-handling skills

Managing multiple teams

OTDR analysis

Tools

Splicing equipment knowledge

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Management

• Prepare project execution plans, look-ahead schedules, and resource plans.
• Allocate manpower, equipment, and subcontractors for OSP works.
• Track progress and ensure timely completion of all site activities.

Technical & Engineering Support

• Review IFC drawings, designs, splicing plans, and cable schedules.
• Resolve technical issues with engineering, QA/QC, GIS, and client teams.
• Ensure work complies with STC/Mobily/Zain/ITC specifications and standards.

Execution Oversight

• Oversee trenching, ducting, HH/MH construction, fiber installation, splicing, and testing activities.
• Ensure quality workmanship and safety compliance.
• Verify OTDR test results, splicing reports, and network acceptance readiness.

Coordination & Interface

• Coordinate with client/consultant, municipalities, and utility authorities for NOCs and site permissions.
• Liaise with procurement for materials and ensure timely availability.
• Coordinate with PAT team for binder preparation and acceptance submissions.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Track BOQs, materials, and work quantities.
• Validate redline drawings and ensure correct as-built submissions.

Skills & Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in OSP fiber optic telecom projects (mandatory for KSA).
• Strong knowledge of OSP design, execution, and acceptance processes.
• Proficiency in reviewing drawings, splicing diagrams, and OTDR analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-handling skills.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and high-volume site operations