Design Engineer - Fibre Optics & Cabling

Responsible for designing and coordinating fibre-optic and structured cabling systems for UAE projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, TDRA requirements, consultant standards, and applicable international standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fibre-optic networks, structured cabling, OSP/ISP infrastructure, MDF/IDF/TR rooms, racks, and cable pathways.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, fibre schematics, riser diagrams, rack layouts, cable schedules, fibre core schedules, and as-built drawings.
• Prepare BOQs, material take-offs, technical specifications, and material submittals.
• Design and coordinate SM/MM fibre, FTTx, Cat 6/Cat 6A and backbone cabling systems.
• Prepare fibre routing, termination, splicing, patching, and connectivity schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with UAE/TDRA requirements, project specifications, TIA/ISO/IEC and relevant industry standards.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, telecom providers, and internal MEP/ELV teams.
• Review technical submissions, RFIs, shop drawings, and consultant comments.
• Provide technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Review OTDR, power-loss, and cable certification test reports.
• Conduct site surveys and verify existing conditions where required.
• Support final inspection, documentation, and project handover.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, ICT, or related engineering discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in fibre optics, structured cabling, ICT, or ELV design.
• UAE/GCC project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fibre-optic systems, OSP/ISP, FTTx, structured cabling, MDF/IDF, ODF/FDF, and telecom pathways.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; Revit/BIM experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of TDRA requirements and UAE consultant/authority approval processes.
• Strong technical documentation, coordination, and communication skills.
• BICSI or fibre-optic certification is an advantage.

Work Location: In person