Principal Telecom Engineer

The Principal Telecom Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Telecommunications (Eng)-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Telecom Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Telecommunications (Eng). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Telecommunications (Eng) as well as broad knowledge of the Telecommunications (Eng) discipline within the Engineering function.

Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards related to Telecom systems; Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations; Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures; Manage own time to meet objectives and forecast and plan resource requirements; Lead small or medium Telecom Engineering team as a Lead Engineer; Direct Discipline engineering design of assigned work area within planned schedule and budget; Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies; Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates; Prepare, review, and approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications; Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Telecom Engineering; Review and approve vendor and subcontractor submittals; Provide construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning support; Participate in HAZOP, SIL, and Classification Studies; Gain deep knowledge of Telecom related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL/LAN, Radio Systems, Intercom Systems, Public Address General Alarm Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems and/or Access Control Systems)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master's Degree is preferred); 15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design; Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content and application of standards, codes and guidelines as applicable; Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills; Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society; Knowledge of Functional Safety (HW/SW design acc. IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc. IEC 61511)

Nice to have

Master's Degree (preferred); Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society (preferred)