Job description
Job Purpose HanmiGlobal is seeking a highly qualified Senior Telecom Engineer to join our program management and PMCM team in Saudi Arabia.
In this role, you will deliver program-level telecommunications and ICT engineering expertise and technical governance for a mega multi-work package land and infrastructure development program in Riyadh, delivered on behalf of a major government entity.
You will be providing program-level technical expertise, engineering assurance, and collaborative oversight for reviewing and monitoring all telecommunications, ICT, and smart infrastructure designs across the program, ensuring all fiber optic networks, communication systems, and digital infrastructure submissions are fully integrated and compliant with approved standards, service provider requirements, and operational needs under the direction of the Technical Manager, while supporting the successful delivery of the overall development program.
Reports To: Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Review telecommunications engineering reports, ICT strategies, network studies, and design drawings prepared by Lead Developers to verify compliance with approved criteria and Client’s requirements.
Assess fiber optic backbone networks, telecommunications duct banks, and network architectures for functionality, reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
Evaluate smart city infrastructure proposals, intelligent systems integration, and digital infrastructure initiatives to ensure future-ready and scalable capabilities.
Support the implementation of program-level technical governance and engineering assurance processes across all package submissions.
Coordinate with the Technical Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and program technical teams to resolve interface conflicts and integrate multidisciplinary infrastructure designs.
Evaluate the technical, operational, and lifecycle impacts of design changes and telecommunications-related Value Engineering proposals submitted by Lead Developers.
Provide specialist engineering expertise during technical workshops, design reviews, and coordination meetings to resolve project implementation issues.
Collaborate with Lead Developers, consultants, telecom service providers, and regulatory authorities to streamline network connectivity and secure authority approvals.
Prepare technical review comments, engineering assessments, and executive summaries for the Technical Manager, PMCM Management, and the Client.
Identify and mitigate telecommunications and ICT-related compliance risks while promoting engineering excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across the program.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, ICT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Chartered Professional membership or equivalent professional accreditation.
Minimum fifteen (15) years of professional experience in telecommunications infrastructure, ICT systems, fiber optic networks, smart city infrastructure, or major capital projects.
Experience within PMCM, PMC, consultancy, developer, telecommunications operators, or client-side organizations, preferably on large-scale infrastructure and land development projects in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region.
Core Competencies Telecommunications Engineering Design Review & ICT Infrastructure Fiber Optic Networks & Communications Systems Architecture Smart City Infrastructure & Digital Infrastructure Planning Telecommunications Utility Coordination & Network Capacity Assessment Technical Compliance Review & Engineering Assurance Frameworks Value Engineering Assessment & Constructability Review Technical Risk Assessment & Mitigation Technical Reporting & Telecom Service Provider Coordination Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Team Collaboration, and Problem Solving
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Preferred candidate
Years of experience
No experience required
Degree
Bachelor's degree / higher diploma
