Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Worley; Calgary; Híbrido; CAD 140.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Worley is seeking a Principal Telecommunication Engineer to lead the architecture and delivery of industrial telecom projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Power and Chemical sectors. The role serves as a technical authority during FEED, detailed design, construction and commissioning.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, review vendor packages, ensure constructability and safety, mentor engineers, and drive standardization of telecom infrastructure across North America in a hybrid

Formación

• Recognized Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics or related field.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. (Canada) or P.E. (U.S.) license.
• PMI PMP Certification or equivalent is considered an asset.
• Relevant industry certifications will be considered an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Define high-level architecture/topologies and infrastructure requirements.
• Produce FEED-Level deliverables, criteria, reports and specifications.
• Lead or participate in vendor reviews and FATs/SATs.
• Provide technical direction to designers and drafters.
• Support construction and commissioning activities with testing and turn-up.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams (Automation, Electrical, IT, Operations).

Conocimientos

Industrial telecommunications

Network architecture

Fiber optic systems

RF and wireless communications

CCTV and Access Control

OT networks integration

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, or CS

P.Eng. (Canada) or P.E. (US) eligible

PMP Certification (asset)

Descripción del empleo

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose

The purpose of the Principal Telecommunication Engineer role shall be to serve as a technical authority designing and delivering industrial telecommunication projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Power and Chemical sectors. This role provides technical leadership during all phases of design and supports construction and commissioning activities. The successful candidate will lead the architecture and overall engineering of telecommunication systems such as wired and wireless networks, fiber optic networks, CCTV, Access Control and other extra-low voltage (ELV) systems, ensuring safe, reliable and scalable telecommunication designs are delivered in alignment with customer and project requirements.

This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office in Canada: Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta; or Sudbury/Oakville/Markham, Ontario; or in the United States: Houston, Texas; Other locations across the US and Canada will be considered.

Responsibilities

Pre-FEED / FEED and Detailed Design

• Define high-level architecture/topologies, block diagrams and infrastructure requirements.
• Develop basis of design and project philosophies.
• Produce FEED-Level engineering deliverables including design criteria, reports and specifications, system block diagrams, general arrangements and equipment lists.
• Develop bill of materials, material take-offs and technical input to TIC Cost Estimates.
• Complete calculations and estimations (capacity/power/heat/space/weight/etc.)
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and review engineering drawings and design deliverables.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to designers and drafters in the development of engineering drawings, models and construction deliverables.
• Lead the development of construction drawing packages such as cabinet details, floor plans, installation details, wiring and termination diagrams, EWPs, CWPs, Vendor scope of work and material requisitions.
• Review vendor documents and coordinate the development of vendor packages.
• Ensure constructability, maintainability and operability in all deliverables.

Multi-Discipline Coordination and Procurement Support

• Interface with various project teams internal and external (Automation, Electrical, IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment of Telecom infrastructure requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to project managers, designers, drafters and junior engineers.
• Resolve engineering issues with stakeholders across client, vendor, EPC and construction contractors.
• Prepare and evaluate technical specifications, datasheets and material requisitions.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Lead or participate in FATs, SATs, and inspections when required.

Construction and Commissioning Support

• Provide technical assistance during construction and respond to RFIs.
• Review contractor installation procedures and test plans.
• Support commissioning team with system turn-up, testing and validation documentation.

Leadership and Client Engagement

• Leverages and helps develop the diverse background and skills of people for the attainment of company goals.
• Plans and executes projects through teamwork with other departments and with outside organizations.
• Identifies gaps and builds an environment which has readily accessible knowledge and continuous learning.
• Support talent development and contribute to building discipline capability within the organization.
• Participate in communities of practice and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Support proposals and bids by preparing technical writeups, execution strategies, engineering estimates and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities for technology optimization, standardization and cost improvements.
• Contribute to client presentations and demonstrations.

What you will bring:
Technical and Industry Experience:

• Experience in industrial operations: Mining, Oil & Gas, Power and Chemical industries.
• Expertise and specialization in one or more telecommunications disciplines: industrial networking, fiber optic systems, RF and wireless communications (Wi-Fi, Mesh, Private LTE/5G, microwave, radio systems), security and safety systems (CCTV, Access Control, PAGA), or related telecommunications technologies.
• Familiarity and expertise in industrial project EPC/EPCM environment.
• Exposure to OT Networks, industrial networking, and integration with Automation systems.
• Knowledgeable in UIT-T, UIT-R, TIA, IEEE, ISO/IEC, NFPA and CSA standards.
• Experienced in conceptual, basic and detailed engineering and implementation of high-availability telecommunication infrastructure in industrial environments.
• Experience with various telecommunications systems and networking products.
• Experience in various phases of vendor and technology selection.
• Experience in inspection and testing of equipment (FAT, SAT and system walk-downs).
• Experience in equipment installation and testing requirements.
• Fluent in English (read, write and speak).

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required

• Recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or related field from an accredited College or University.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a P.Eng. (Canada) or P.E. (U.S.) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.
• Relevant industry certification(s) will be considered an asset.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley is committed to providing a fair and equitable hiring process for all applicants. As part of this commitment, Worley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If you require any accommodations or assistance, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.