Senior ICT Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Neom; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is seeking a Senior ICT Engineer to lead ICT completion, testing, commissioning and handover for a major water infrastructure project at NEOM.

You will coordinate with contractors, commissioning teams, operations representatives and client stakeholders to ensure ICT systems are installed, tested, integrated and handed over per project requirements. The role requires 10+ years of ICT experience on large-scale projects, strong knowledge of cabling, LAN/WAN, telecoms,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of ICT engineering experience on major infrastructure projects including commissioning and handover.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience on large-scale water, utilities or infrastructure projects in the Middle East desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead ICT completion, testing, commissioning and handover activities for water infrastructure assets.
• Oversee ICT systems verification, acceptance, and integration with OT and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate resolution of defects, RFIs, NCRs and testing/commissioning reports.
• Review ICT testing procedures and ensure proper handover of as-built drawings, asset records and O&M docs.
• Coordinate handover with clients, operations teams and contractors, and support training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

CCNA

CCNP

CompTIA Network+

CISSP

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what is possible to make the world smarter and more connected. We are seeking a Senior ICT Engineer to join our team at NEOM and provide technical leadership for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems during the completion, commissioning, handover, and close-out of a major water infrastructure project.

About the Opportunity

Lead the ICT completion and handover activities for a major water infrastructure project entering its final delivery phase. Working closely with contractors, commissioning teams, operations representatives, and client stakeholders, you will be responsible for ensuring all ICT systems are installed, tested, integrated, documented, and handed over in accordance with project requirements. This role will focus on commissioning support, system integration, operational readiness, defect resolution, asset documentation, and the successful transition of ICT infrastructure to the operations team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead ICT completion, testing, commissioning, and handover activities across water infrastructure assets and facilities.
• Oversee the verification and acceptance of ICT systems including fiber optic networks, structured cabling, LAN/WAN networks, telecommunications systems, wireless networks, CCTV, access control, public address systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical issues, defects, punch list items, RFIs, and NCRs related to ICT systems.
• Review and validate ICT testing and commissioning procedures, reports, and performance verification results.
• Ensure all ICT systems are fully integrated with operational technologies and supporting infrastructure where required.
• Manage the review and acceptance of as-built drawings, asset registers, configuration records, warranties, and O&M documentation.
• Coordinate handover activities with client representatives, operations teams, contractors, and commissioning stakeholders.
• Support operational readiness activities, including system demonstrations, training sessions, and technical knowledge transfer.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure all ICT deliverables are completed in line with project close-out milestones.
• Promote compliance with project standards, cyber security requirements, ICT governance standards, and applicable regulations.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in ICT Engineering on major infrastructure, utilities, transportation, industrial, or construction projects, including commissioning and handover phases.
• Technical: Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, fiber optic networks, LAN/WAN infrastructure, telecommunications, wireless systems, CCTV, access control, public address systems, data centres, network architecture, and ICT integration.
• Infrastructure: Proven experience delivering ICT systems for large-scale infrastructure, utility, water, transportation, or industrial projects.
• Digital: Experience with network monitoring tools, ICT management platforms, Autodesk Construction Cloud, document management systems, BIM environments, and digital asset information platforms.
• Project & Commercial: Understanding of contractor management, project delivery, change management, risk management, commissioning coordination, and project close-out processes.
• Behavioral: Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CISSP, or equivalent. Experience on large-scale water, utilities, or infrastructure projects in the Middle East is highly desirable.

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From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

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