Passive Infrastructure Engineer(OSP) -Saudi National- Riyadh, KSA
DeepSource Technologies Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at DeepSource Technologies. Riyadh.
Pay not stated Infrastructure Engineer salary
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What you'll do
- Plan underground and aerial fiber routes, including trenching paths, duct use and chamber locations
- Direct contractors through drilling, excavation, cable installation and related civil construction
- Secure route and excavation permissions by working with municipalities, utilities and road authorities
- Keep GIS records, as-built plans and AutoCAD drawings current for outside-plant assets
- Check field civil and fiber work against telecom standards and safety rules
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in civil, telecom or electrical engineering
- Strong knowledge of OSP civil works, HDD, fiber installation, chambers and Saudi Arabia or GCC right-of-way rules
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, GIS software and fiber management systems
Who this fits
This on-site Riyadh role suits an engineer focused on physical telecom infrastructure and field delivery. Saudi nationality is specified.
From the employer
The OSP / Passive Infrastructure Engineer designs, plans, and manages physical outside-plant telecom infrastructure (underground duct routes, fiber optic networks, manholes, handholes, pole lines, and outdoor cabinets). This role ensures physical connectivity, civil works compliance, and network expansion outside the data center or main facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Network Route Planning: Design civil routes for underground and aerial fiber cable deployment, including trenching, duct allocation, and chamber placement.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Oversight: Manage field contractors during horizontal directional drilling (HDD), excavation, cable blowing, and civil construction.
- Permitting & Authority Approvals: Coordinate with local municipalities, utility companies, and road authorities to obtain Right-of-Way (RoW) and excavation permits.
- GIS & CAD Mapping: Maintain detailed GIS (Geographic Information System) layers, As-Built drawings, and AutoCAD schematics for all outside plant assets.
- Site Acceptance & Quality Control: Inspect civil and fiber installations in the field to verify adherence to national telecom standards and safety regulations.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Telecom Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of OSP civil works, trenchless technology (HDD), fiber cable blowing, civil chambers/manholes, and RoW regulations in Saudi Arabia/GCC.
- Software Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), and fiber management systems.
- Certifications (Preferred): FOA Certified Outside Plant Technician (CFOT/O), PMP, or BICSI OSP Designer.
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