Senior ICT Design Engineer - Data Centre & Mission-Critical Systems

Shape a future with purpose at Arup in Istanbul & Ankara.

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal ICT Consultant to lead the design and delivery of structured cabling and ICT network infrastructure for data centres and mission‑critical environments. You will drive solution strategy, oversee multidisciplinary coordination (MEP, architecture, security, BMS), guide project teams, and engage directly with clients to ensure resilience, scalability, and operational excellence.

As a Senior ICT Design Engineer at Arup, you will:

Leadership & Delivery: Lead ICT scope across concept, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover; set technical direction, quality benchmarks, and delivery plans,

Systems Design: Define end‑to‑end ICT architectures (MDA/HDA/EDA, fibre/copper plant, pathways/containment, meet‑me rooms, MPO/LCP topologies, ODF/IDF/MDF layouts) for high‑availability facilities,

Standards & Compliance: Ensure alignment to international standards (TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC) and client requirements; author design criteria, SoR/SoW, specifications, and BoQ.,

Interfaces: Coordinate integrations with DCIM/EPMS/SCADA, security (CCTV, ACS), and BMS; manage interoperability, addressing latency, redundancy and failover,

Reliability Engineering: Design for N+1/N+N, single‑point‑of‑failure mitigation, and maintainability (hot/cold aisle, containment, pathway segregation, redundancy domains),

Commissioning & Acceptance: Define FAT/SAT, test scripts, labelling/asset registry, as‑built documentation, and operational playbooks; lead stakeholder witnessing and sign‑offs,

Advisory & Client Management: Shape roadmaps (capacity, lifecycle, migration), provide value engineering, and present to executive stakeholders; support bids and proposals,

Team Development: Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and contribute to knowledge‑sharing and delivery governance.

Does this role inspire you?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about deliver robust and scalable Senior ICT infrastructure for data centre and mission-critical environments.

• Degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/ICT Engineering or related field,

   

• 10+ years in ICT/telecoms infrastructure design & delivery, including data centre or mission‑critical projects,
• Deep knowledge of structured cabling (ANSI/TIA‑568/942, ISO/IEC 11801), fibre (OS2/OM4), MPO/MTP, copper (Cat6A+), and containment design,
• Experience with DCIM tooling and integration with EPMS/SCADA/BMS; understanding of network monitoring and telemetry,
• Demonstrated leadership of multi‑disciplinary teams and vendor/contractor coordination; strong client‑facing communication in English,
• Ability to produce and review SoR/SoW, specifications, drawings, BoQs, and commissioning documentation.

Nice to have

• Exposure to cybersecurity and OT network considerations (segmentation, secure remote access, hardening),

• Familiarity with TIA‑942 Rated/ISO classes, Uptime/Tier objectives, and operational KPIs (availability, MTTR, PUE/WUE impacts from ICT choices),

• Experience in brownfield migrations, capacity upgrades, and live‑site change management.

Why Arup?

At Arup, we believe in rewarding our members for their contributions to our shared success. As a trust-owned company, we have the freedom to pursue meaningful work that aligns with our purpose and values. We also offer a unique profit share program, allowing our members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
 

Benefits that work for you:

• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential short-term or long-term assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

• Financial Well-being & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profit-sharing programme.

   

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective where individuality is encouraged. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. You'll have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a workplace that reflects the rich diversity of the world around us. We actively promote a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, respected, and valued.

We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible. If you need any assistance or adjustments, please visit our Candidate Support page for contact information and assistance. We're happy to help.

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