Senior ICT/Telecom Engineer

Summary

Join AtkinsRéalis as a Senior ICT/Telecom Engineer in Abu Dhabi! This role supports infrastructure projects across the GCC, encompassing planning, design, and engineering of ELV systems. You will leverage your expertise in networking, structured cabling, server/data center design, and relevant codes and regulations. Collaboration with contractors and internal teams is crucial, as is contributing to bids and fostering client relationships. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 10-15 years of experience, with a focus on site-wide ICT infrastructure design. AtkinsRéalis offers a competitive compensation package including tax-free income, medical insurance, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• Hold Membership/Affiliations in appropriate professional institutes
• Possess experience in the IT/ICT distribution, data centre and ICT infrastructure systems
• Have experience in managing construction contracts
• Hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from a four-year accredited college or university
• Have 10 - 15 years of engineering experience
• Possess excellent communication and report writing skills, and good presentation skills in English
• Have a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, 5 of which will have been in directly related to design on projects of site wide ICT infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong knowledge in networking concepts and solutions, including active equipment design (Core switch, Distribution switch, WIFI design, Router, Layer 2-3 switch, etc.)
• Exhibit technical proficiency in the design of structured/passive cabling (fiber, Cat cabling design, backbone, horizontal/vertical cabling design)
• Possess core design experience in server/data center design
• Showcase strong design knowledge in code and regulation, including Regional Telecom and Security Code/regulation (UAE, KSA)
• Display strong design background in Audio-Visual design
• Demonstrate strong design knowledge in other low voltage systems like: Fire Detection & Alarm System, CCTV System, Access Control System, Intrusion Alarm & PAVA
• Possess design knowledge in building management systems, including developing the equipment schedule, specification, I/O Matrix, sequence of operation, etc
• Show design experience in ICT&ELV regionally: Middle East and UAE
• Coordinate with Civil Infra, landscape, and marine contractors for civil works of ICT containment, poles and duct works, foundation of ELV/ICT and security systems
• Provide technical support on large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects delivery
• Support single and multi-disciplinary discipline bids, with a clear focus on what is needed to win
• Build and maintain relationships with existing clients, securing repeat business and identifying additional business opportunities
• Build and motivate a team and demonstrate good leadership qualities
• Report on project performance
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and ensure that a good Health & Safety culture is engendered within the team
• Assist in developing a highly motivated and performing team creating opportunities for the development of individuals
• Provide technical expertise on a variety of large engineering projects
• Support in designs and budgets and drive projects from tender to delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Increase your networking profile with both internal and external clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Have UAE experience
• Have experience with IT Specifications, SIRA, DEWA, MSSD Regulations and all other UAE and KSA local authority regulations and specifications
• Be familiar with IEC, TIA, ITU standards, BS EN and IEC industrial standards for sitewide ICT
• Possess written and spoken Arabic skills
• Have certification in acoustic study, BGM, professional sound

Benefits

• Tax-free income
• Transportation allowance
• Premium medical insurance
• Life insurance coverage
• Annual leave (22 working days)
• Hybrid working solutions
• Remote working days (outside of country) balance
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual flight contribution to point of origin
• Employee Wellbeing Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants