ICT Engineer (Aviation Exp)

About Egis

Egis is an international firm specializing in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, and mobility services. The company focuses on creating and operating intelligent infrastructures and buildings that address climate challenges and support sustainable territorial development. Operating in 100 countries with 19,500 employees, Egis has delivered over 700 complex development projects in the Middle East, where it has 3,500 employees across 8 countries. Egis is recognized among the top ten firms in the Middle East by Engineering News Record (ENR) and is committed to sustainable development.

The Role of ICT Engineer (Aviation Exp)

Egis is seeking an ICT Engineer with aviation experience for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves reviewing, coordinating, and supervising the implementation of ICT infrastructure and systems throughout projects, with a focus on design review, technical coordination, site supervision, quality assurance, and compliance with project requirements. The ICT Engineer will provide technical leadership in developing scalable, resilient, secure, and future-ready ICT infrastructure that supports operations, Special Airport Systems (SAS), Operational Readiness (ORAT), and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of ICT infrastructure solutions.
• Review high-level ICT architectural designs, supporting data center modernization and ensuring scalability, security, resilience, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate stakeholder requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Support the implementation and integration of network, data center, and ICT infrastructure systems.
• Review technical submissions, designs, and proposed solutions for compliance with project requirements and international standards.
• Review and coordinate shop drawings and method statements.
• Supervise the installation, testing, and commissioning of ICT systems and infrastructure on site.
• Monitor site activities to ensure execution aligns with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, identify non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution.
• Coordinate with contractors, designers, clients, and other disciplines to resolve technical and interface issues.
• Review and comment on material submittals, technical data sheets, and equipment proposals.
• Monitor the quality and progress of ICT works and report on site progress and technical issues.
• Verify that installed ICT systems comply with approved designs and applicable codes.
• Coordinate ICT requirements with architectural, MEP, security, civil, and other relevant disciplines.
• Review and witness testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing.
• Review as-built drawings, operation and maintenance documentation, and other handover deliverables.
• Support the identification and management of ICT risks and technical constraints.
• Provide technical input on network infrastructure, data centers, and communication systems.
• Ensure site activities comply with applicable HSE, quality, security, and project procedures.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, inspection records, and project correspondence.
• Define ICT architecture principles and governance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Define architecture and resilience strategy for Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers, cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
• Ensure seamless integration between ICT infrastructure and airport operational systems.
• Embed cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance into design.
• Own technical risk identification, mitigation, and escalation.
• Build trusted-advisor relationships with airport executives, IT operational stakeholders, regulators, and technology partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional engineering registration with a recognized engineering body.
• Relevant architecture and security certifications are preferred.
• 5-10 years of proven experience in design review, technical coordination, and site supervision of IT infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and infrastructure security.
• Experience with all project design stages from concept design to IFC, shop drawings, as-built, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Good knowledge of ICT/ELV systems, international standards, and project documentation.
• Understanding of system integration, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction-stage requirements.
• Experience with Data Center design requirements and Tier classifications.
• Experience with physical security systems such as CCTV, access control, and intrusion detection.
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements, network segregation, IT/OT separation, and secure ICT infrastructure design.
• Significant experience in airport systems, smart building systems, and complex infrastructure projects, particularly in the aviation, airport, or wider transport/critical infrastructure sector.
• Familiarity with airport-specific standards and frameworks (IATA, ICAO, etc.).
• Knowledge of OT, SCADA, IoT, and building-management integration within an airport campus.
• Understanding of sustainable construction practices and their application.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Required Skills

• Good communication, coordination, and reporting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.