Lead Engineer - ICT/SAS

1 Mission

Lead and manage ICT & SAS design, coordination, and delivery across large-scale aviation projects, integrating AI-driven engineering, UAE 2025 regulations, and smart airport digital systems.

Ensure all ICT, SAS, and critical airport systems comply with:

• UAE Federal & Emirate-level regulations (SIRA, TRA TDRA, Dubai Code, ADM Standards, Civil Defense)
• International aviation standards (ICAO, IATA ADRM, NFPA, ISO/IEC, IEEE)
• Cybersecurity & digital asset governance standards (NIA UAE, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001:2022)
• Smart infrastructure, digital twin, sustainability & carbon-reduction requirements

Drive innovation in AI-embedded design, digital workflows (BIM 4D/5D, CDE, GIS) and smart airport technology ecosystems.

2 Line and Staff Relations

• Reports to Director — Production & Operations
• Functional reporting to Resident Engineer during delivery phase
• Leads multidisciplinary ICT-SAS design & site teams
• Interfaces with:
• Client & authorities (Emirates, EK Eng, Dubai South, GCAA, SIRA, TDRA, DCD, RTA)
• 3rd-party reviewers & specialist vendors
• BIM / Digital Engineering Office

3 Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

• Lead ICT/SAS concept, preliminary, detailed design & IFC packages
• Establish digital design workflows using AI-assisted modelling and QA/QC
• Define technical specs for: CCTV, ACS, IDS, PAS, BMS/BAS, A-VDGS, A-SMGCS, SCADA, WDN, LAN/WAN, VoIP, IoT, DAS, Wi-Fi6/6E, Data Centres, Edge Compute, Cybersecurity Platforms, Smart Building Systems:

• Ensure compliance with SIRA, TDRA, UAE Civil Defense, GCAA, RTA, ADM and ICAO/IATA requirements
• Lead cybersecurity compliance for ICT architecture
• Produce technical documentation: BoQs, specs, design reports, BIM data, digital twin parameters

AI & Digital Engineering

• Integrate AI-assisted design, predictive analysis & automation tools
• Lead BIM LOD 300-500, CDE, and Digital Twin configuration
• Implement AI-driven value engineering, risk detection & design validation

Commercial & Tendering

• Lead technical evaluation for ICT/SAS packages
• Support tender documentation, RFPs, BoQs, and cost estimates
• Review contractor proposals & variation requests

Construction & Commissioning

• Review & approve contractor submissions, shop drawings, and method statements
• Lead testing & commissioning strategy with structured FAT/SAT plans
• Validate cyber-security & network resiliency testing
• Approve as-built drawings & asset digital handover (COBie / digital twin format)

Quality, Risk, HSE & Governance

• Enforce processes aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 19650, ISO 27001
• Implement change control, stakeholder approvals, and design governance
• Maintain lessons learned & contribute to innovation roadmap

4 Profile Specifications – Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 15+ years airport ICT/SAS, incl. ME/UAE 5+ yrs
• Education: BSc Electrical / Electronics / IT Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Technical Expertise: AI-enabled design, ICT networks, Data Centers, SAS systems, Cybersecurity, Smart Airport tech
• UAE Codes: SIRA Manual, TDRA Regulations, UAE Civil Defense, Dubai & Abu Dhabi Technical Standards
• Aviation Standards: ICAO Annex 14, IATA ADRM, NFPA, TIA/EIA, ITIL, COBIT, NIST
• Digital Tools: BIM/ISO 19650, CDE (Autodesk/Bentley), Digital Twin platforms, Network modelling
• AI & Automation: Experience using AI engineering tools for design, QC, scheduling, risk & documentation
• Soft Skills: Leadership, stakeholder management, reporting, team mentoring

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