Resident Engineer Optical Transport📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Linnk Group is seeking a Resident Engineer – Optical Transport / DWDM for a contract position in Jeddah, Makkah. This role involves overseeing the installation, commissioning, testing, acceptance, and handover of optical transmission infrastructure within Cable Landing Stations (CLS) and Data Centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise optical transport/DWDM installation and commissioning activities performed by contractors and vendors.
• Oversee racks, power, fibre routing, ODF/MMR termination, labelling, and documentation processes.
• Witness and validate optical acceptance testing, including OTDR, Insertion Loss, ORL, Optical Power, OSNR, Chromatic Dispersion, and PMD.
• Identify design and installation deviations, raise Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs), and drive corrective actions.
• Manage punch lists, Method of Procedures (MOPs), method statements, permits-to-work, and site activities.
• Verify as-built drawings, installation records, and fibre/cable/ODF/interface documentation.
• Prepare daily and weekly site reports and coordinate with vendors, site owners, and CLS operators.
• Support commissioning, final acceptance, and technical handover while ensuring no impact to live network services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of field experience in Optical Transport/Transmission implementation.
• 3+ years of experience supervising telecom contractors/vendors on behalf of an operator or client.
• Strong experience in DWDM/OTN, optical testing, commissioning, and acceptance.
• Hands-on experience in Cable Landing Stations and/or Data Centres.
• Experience with OTDR, OSNR, ORL, optical power, fibre/ODF, and MMR.
• Strong vendor management, site supervision, NCR, and punch-list closure experience.
• Experience working in live telecom environments.

Preferred Certifications

Certifications such as Nokia/Ciena/Infinera/Huawei DWDM, CCNP/CCIE Service Provider, PMP/PRINCE2, CDCP/CDCS, BICSI/FOA, or equivalent will be considered an advantage.

Work Type and Location

This is a contract position based in Jeddah, Makkah. The role requires on-site supervision and coordination within Cable Landing Stations and Data Centres.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process.