Industrial Telecommunications Engineer

KBR, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Telecommunications Engineer to assist a SME in defining the telecom and IT scope for large oil and gas projects, from concept to detail design.

You will direct supplier efforts, prepare designs, perform field investigations, and collaborate with multiple disciplines to deliver a fault-resilient, integrated telecom solution. Prior oil and gas experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Experience: 4 years related work experience.
• Minimum 3 years total industry experience.
• Experience designing, configuring, installing, and testing CCTV, access control, PA/GA, wired/wireless networks, telephony, digital radio, marine, or microwave systems.

Responsibilities

• Define telecommunications and IT scope from conceptual through detail design for oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects.
• Direct the efforts of equipment suppliers and third-party designers and constructors.
• Prepare accurate designs and calculations to meet project requirements.
• Conduct field investigations and produce field reports with sketches.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and ensure a high-quality product.
• Stay current on engineering processes, standards, and practices.
• Provide technical guidance to the design team.
• Engineer multi-vendor solutions with cross-vendor integrations.
• Learn and perform other control systems and instrumentation activities as needed.

Skills

CCTV

Access control

Perimeter intrusion detection

PA/GA

Wired networks

Wireless networks

Telephony

Digital radio

Marine systems

Microwave systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

PE or P.Eng. registration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Industrial Telecommunications Engineer

KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs. KBR is looking for an Industrial Telecommunications Engineer to assist a subject matter expert (SME) with the definition of the telecommunications and IT scope, from early conceptual through detail design, for medium, large and world-scale oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects.

Functional Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the definition of the telecommunications and IT scope, from early conceptual through detail design, for medium, large and world-scale oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects.
• Direct the efforts of equipment suppliers and third-party design engineering and construction contractors
• Prepare accurate and complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements.
• Conduct field investigations when needed; produce field reports with detailed sketches.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and assist other engineers and/or designers to ensure an effective, quality product.
• Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to the design team.
• Help engineer multi-vendor solutions that are fault resilient with integrations that span vendor platforms.
• Also learn and execute all other control systems and instrumentation project activities as required, while building particular telecoms expertise.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 4 years related work experience
• Total Minimum 3 years of experience in industry
• Experience and working knowledge related to the design, configuration, installation, and testing of some of the following systems: closed circuit television (CCTV), personnel access control, perimeter intrusion detection, public address/general alarm (PA/GA), wired and wireless network systems, telephony, digital radio, marine, or microwave systems.
• Knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, cyber security implementation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present, design, plan, and to build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Industry experience in oil and gas, refining and/or petrochemical facilities
• Experience managing suppliers
• Knowledge of, or interest in Instrument calculation computer applications.
• Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA, & IEEE standards, methods and practices.

Preferred Education & Skills

• PE or P.Eng. registration
• Experience in a computer aided drawing package
• Construction support experience

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we values the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.
• Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.