Network Engineer

Company Overview ECTIVISE SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is a master systems integrator in ASEAN’s construction and facility management sectors, delivering turnkey solutions from electrical equipment energizing to data communications over optical backbones. Job Summary The Network Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for the planning, design, implementation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, support and troubleshooting of wired and wireless networking solutions over fibre-optic and Ethernet networks. The Network Engineer also supports the Commercial Management to prepare and present the design solution to customers and prospective customers. The role covers the complete solution lifecycle—from reviewing tender requirements, developing technical solutions and quotations, sourcing equipment and coordinating logistics, through implementation and acceptance testing, to post-implementation Level 1 and Level 2 support. The Network Engineer will work closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers, as well as customers, consultants, suppliers, technology partners and other internal teams, to ensure that technical, commercial, logistical and project requirements are properly coordinated and delivered according to schedule. The engineer is expected to combine strong networking competency with commercial awareness, technical writing, documentation discipline, logistics coordination and systematic troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities 1. Tender Review and Requirements Analysis • Read and review tender documents, specifications, drawings, schedules, Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and other customer requirements. • Identify technical, contractual and solution requirements relevant to the proposed network solution. • Identify ambiguities, technical risks, exclusions, dependencies and information requiring clarification. • Prepare concise tender requirement summaries for Management, highlighting key requirements, compliance matters, risks, deliverables, deadlines and decisions or actions required. • Prepare technical clarification questions where requirements are unclear or incomplete. • Support Management in determining the technical feasibility, resources, products and services required to respond to tenders. 2. Solution Design and Technical Proposals • Develop network solutions that satisfy customer and tender requirements. • Prepare professional technical proposals describing the proposed architecture, equipment, implementation methodology, functionality and compliance with customer requirements. • Develop High-Level Designs (HLD) showing the overall network architecture, major components, interfaces, redundancy and solution concept. • Develop Low-Level Designs (LLD) containing detailed configuration and implementation information required to deploy the solution. • Prepare network topology diagrams, physical and logical architecture diagrams, IP address plans, VLAN schedules, equipment schedules and interface information. • Use Microsoft Visio and/or AutoCAD to prepare technical diagrams and drawings. • Ensure technical proposals, HLDs and LLDs are consistent with customer requirements and the proposed Bill of Materials. 3. Bill of Materials, Costing and Quotations • Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) based on the approved solution design. • Determine equipment, licences, subscriptions, accessories, cabling, optics, services and other materials required for a complete solution. • Obtain and evaluate quotations from manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. • Source competitive pricing and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best commercially viable cost while maintaining technical compliance, quality, warranty and delivery requirements. • Compare supplier quotations and identify technical and commercial differences. • Prepare solution price quotations for Management review and approval. • Ensure that the technical proposal, BOM, supplier costs and customer quotation are aligned. • Maintain appropriate records of supplier quotations and costing information. 4. Equipment Procurement and Logistics Coordination • Coordinate equipment requirements with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, suppliers and logistics providers to ensure that equipment is available according to the project program. • Arrange and monitor the importation, delivery and transportation of equipment from overseas and local suppliers. • Coordinate shipping documentation, packing lists, delivery orders and other logistics documentation as required. • Liaise with suppliers, freight forwarders, couriers and other logistics providers to track shipments and resolve delivery issues. • Coordinate with relevant parties on customs clearance and import requirements where applicable. • Verify equipment quantities, model numbers and accessories against the approved BOM and purchase requirements. • Coordinate the receipt, inspection, storage and inventory of delivered equipment. • Report shortages, incorrect equipment, damaged equipment or delivery discrepancies promptly and coordinate corrective actions. • Arrange and coordinate the delivery of equipment to customer or project sites according to the required project schedule. • Ensure equipment reaches the site before the planned installation, testing or commissioning activities. • Maintain proper records of equipment received, equipment issued to site and outstanding deliveries. • Coordinate the return, replacement or warranty processing of defective equipment where required. 5. Coordination with Project Managers and Project Engineers • Work closely and continuously with the Project Manager and Project Engineer throughout the project lifecycle. • Provide technical input to project planning, scheduling and implementation activities. • Advise the Project Manager/Engineer of equipment lead times, technical dependencies, resource requirements and implementation constraints. • Provide timely updates on design status, procurement, equipmen…