Solutions Architect ELV & ICT Infrastructure📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Duruper is seeking a Solutions Architect specializing in ELV & ICT Infrastructure for a full-time position in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This role is integral to designing and delivering comprehensive ELV and ICT infrastructure solutions for buildings and data centers, blending technical expertise with commercial strategy.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

The Solutions Architect will serve as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle. This involves approximately 70% technical design and engineering and 30% commercial strategy and pre-sales activities. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing integrated ELV and ICT infrastructure solutions, encompassing Data Center infrastructure, IP-CCTV, Access Control systems, Public Address (PA/PAVA), and Meeting Room AV solutions.
• Conducting site surveys and infrastructure assessments to evaluate readiness, including power, cooling, cabling, and acoustic mapping requirements.
• Preparing High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), riser diagrams, and detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQ).
• Ensuring system interoperability and integration across multiple platforms such as CCTV, access control, fire alarm, and IoT systems.
• Performing technical audits to ensure project implementation aligns with approved architectural designs.
• Leading technical pre-sales activities, including solution presentations, Proof of Concept (POC) execution, and client technical discussions.
• Supporting tender and RFP submissions with technical solutions and design documentation.
• Optimizing solutions through value engineering to balance technical requirements with project profitability.
• Coordinating with OEM partners and vendors for product selection, pricing negotiations, and technical support.
• Monitoring project progress during implementation and ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications.
• Providing technical guidance to project teams and implementation engineers.

Mandatory Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Engineering (** or Bachelor of Technology (**** degree in Electronics, Electrical, or IT Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical design or pre-sales roles within system integration projects.
• Experience working with large system integrators or OEM companies such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric, Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Bosch.
• Strong experience in Data Center infrastructure, including UPS, cooling, and cabling.
• Expertise in IP-CCTV, Access Control Systems, Public Address (PA/PAVA), and Meeting Room AV solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform site surveys, solution architecture design, and infrastructure planning.
• A strong understanding of network infrastructure, including Layer 2/3 switching, PoE design, and IP schema planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.
• Proficiency in MS Visio is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications

• Knowledge of BIM / Revit is preferred.
• BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification.
• CDCP / CDCS (Certified Data Center Professional / Specialist) certification.
• AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) certification.
• Cisco CCNA / CCNP or equivalent networking certification.
• Relevant OEM certifications from Axis, Honeywell, Bosch, Milestone, or Crestron.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, within the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of relevant experience. Salary details are not disclosed.