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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Telecom Engineer with a strong background in GSM Towers, FTTx, GPON, and 5G network infrastructure planning, design, and management. The role involves overseeing and executing the design and permitting phases of fiber optic and small cell networks, managing project workflows, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for major telecom development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, design, and upgrade of GSM tower infrastructure, including antenna layout and heat maps.

• Oversee the design and installation of antennas, radios, and other RF equipment on GSM towers. Ensure all installations meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Lead OSP (Outside Plant) network design and planning for GPON, FTTx, and 5G Small Cell networks.

• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and stakeholders to align on project objectives, technical requirements, and deliverables for GSM infrastructure projects.

• Provide technical support and updates throughout the project lifecycle.

• Coordinate with construction and permitting teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and local regulations.

• Supervise and mentor a team of engineers and CAD drafters, ensuring project quality control (QC) processes.

• Review and finalize construction drawings, permitting documents, and as-built plans.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in fiber optic network planning, design, and project management, particularly in GSM, GPON, and 5G small cell networks.

• Proficient in OSP engineering tools such as NDS, O-CALC, IKE, GIS, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.

• Proven team leadership skills with experience managing QC teams to produce high-quality project deliverables.

• Familiarity with GCC. telecom market regulations and permitting processes preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Telecommunications, Computer & Communications Engineering, or related field.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10117334

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ME and Africa

Career Area: Consulting Services

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM MIDDLE EAST LIMITED DUBAI BRANCH