IT Infrastructure Designer - (Airport Exp preferred)📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Egis is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Designer to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role is crucial for contributing to the built environment through a comprehensive approach to services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, planning, and implementation of IT infrastructure solutions specifically for airport operations, ensuring they meet aviation industry standards for robustness and scalability.

As part of the Egis group, Inhabit integrates expertise to create relevant buildings. The IT Infrastructure Designer will play a key role in ensuring seamless interdisciplinary synergy within projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review ICT design deliverables across all project stages, including concept design, detailed design, Issued For Construction (IFC), and shop drawings, along with related technical documents.
• Review and coordinate ICT/ELV design documents, specifications, schedules, reports, and technical documentation.
• Ensure the proper design and coordination of telecom rooms, data rooms, cable containment plans, riser diagrams, equipment locations, power, cooling, and space requirements.
• Review various ICT/ELV systems, including structured cabling, fiber networks, data networks, Wi-Fi, CCTV, access control, fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, public address/voice alarm (PA/VA), IP telephony, intercom, audio-visual (AV), and digital signage.
• Coordinate ICT requirements with architecture, MEP, structure, security, and operations teams for seamless integration.
• Identify design gaps, clashes, and interface issues, proposing suitable technical solutions.
• Support tender review processes, technical evaluations, value engineering, and provide design clarifications.
• Review testing reports, commissioning documents, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, warranties, training records, and asset registers.
• Prepare technical reports, meeting inputs, and coordination notes to facilitate project communication.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in ICT/ELV design and coordination.
• Demonstrated experience across all project design stages, from concept design through to IFC, shop drawings, as-built documentation, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Proven experience in the design and design review of aviation projects.
• Good knowledge of ICT/ELV systems, relevant international standards, and project documentation requirements.
• A strong understanding of system integration, multidisciplinary coordination, and construction-stage requirements.
• Experience with Data Center design requirements and understanding of Data Center Tier classifications.
• Experience with physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and security control rooms.
• A good understanding of cybersecurity requirements, network segregation, IT/OT separation, and secure ICT infrastructure design principles.
• Experience in airport systems, smart building systems, and complex infrastructure projects.

Required Skills

• Exceptional analytical capabilities and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ICT/ELV design and coordination.
• Expertise in ICT/ELV systems and their integration.
• Strong understanding of system integration and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of Data Center design requirements and Tier classifications.
• Experience with physical security systems (CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, security control rooms).
• Understanding of cybersecurity requirements, network segregation, and IT/OT separation.
• Familiarity with airport systems, smart building systems, and complex infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and reporting skills.

Work Location and Application

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates are required to upload their Resume, Cover Letter, and any other supporting documentation as requested during the application process. Please ensure your application clearly highlights the skills and experience relevant to this role.