Senior Design Engineer - Structured Cabling

Responsible for the design, engineering, coordination, and technical delivery of structured cabling and ICT infrastructure projects in the UAE, ensuring compliance with TDRA requirements, consultant specifications, international standards, and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design of structured cabling, fibre-optic, OSP/ISP, MDF/IDF, TR/ER, and data centre cabling systems.
• Prepare and review AutoCAD drawings, riser diagrams, rack elevations, cable schedules, fibre schedules, schematics, and as-built drawings.
• Design copper and fibre systems including Cat 6/Cat 6A, SM/MM fibre, backbone and horizontal cabling.
• Prepare BOQs, material take-offs, technical specifications, and material submittals.
• Ensure designs comply with UAE/TDRA requirements, TIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI and project specifications.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, telecom providers, MEP/ELV teams, and other stakeholders.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, technical submissions, and consultant comments.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical support during installation and project execution.
• Review and resolve design-related site issues and technical queries.
• Support testing and commissioning and review copper certification, OTDR, and fibre-loss test reports.
• Lead design coordination and provide technical guidance to junior engineers/designers.
• Support project handover, including as-built drawings, test reports, O&M documentation, and final technical submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, ICT, or related engineering discipline.
• 6–8+ years of structured cabling/ICT/ELV design experience, preferably in the UAE.
• Strong UAE project experience with consultants, contractors, developers, and telecom providers.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fibre optics, OSP/ISP, FTTx, MDF/IDF, ODF/FDF, racks, pathways, and containment.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office; Revit/BIM and Navisworks are an advantage.
• Good knowledge of TDRA/UAE requirements and authority/consultant approval processes.
• Strong technical coordination, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• BICSI/RCDD or manufacturer certification is an advantage.

Work Location: In person