Principle Telecom Engineer

Kent; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kent is seeking a Principal Telecoms Engineer based in Houston, TX. You will support FEED, Detailed Engineering, and brownfield/greenfield scopes for proposals and execution projects in the Gulf Coast region.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical telecom expertise, 15+ years in industrial environments, and a Texas P.E. license (preferred). You will interface with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams to lead engineering activities and deliverables on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 15+ years of relevant telecoms experience in industrial or energy environments.
• P.E. license in Texas preferred or able to obtain by comity (NCEES).
• Experience with fiber optic systems, structured cabling, LAN/WAN, wireless.
• Familiarity with industrial telecom systems (CCTV, access control, PA/GA).
• FEED and brownfield/greenfield project experience required.

Responsabilités

• Develop and review telecom system design packages, including data, voice, fiber, wireless, PAGA and security systems.
• Lead Telecom Engineer on FEED, Detailed Engineering, and projects.
• Perform system integration reviews and technical evaluations.
• Provide troubleshooting support for telecom networks and systems.
• Prepare telecom specifications, datasheets, and scope documents.
• Interface with vendors and client teams to clarify requirements and evaluate equipment.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Vendor coordination

Team collaboration

Client-facing

Presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Outils

Microsoft Office 365

Description du poste

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

About you:

Join us. Unleash your energy within.

If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.

We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.

We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.

Our purpose and beliefs:

As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.

It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:

We PLAY BIG

We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY

We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE

We are built on INFINITE THINKING

Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us:

Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.

About the job:

kent is looking for a Principal Telecoms Engineer to be based in Houston, TX. You will support upcoming FEED, detailed engineering, and brownfield/greenfield scopes for client proposals and execution projects in the Gulf Coast region. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in industrial telecommunications systems, proven PE experience in Texas, and the ability to interface effectively with clients, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. You are responsible for leading engineering activities and the development of technical deliverables to meet the schedule, scope, budget and quality requirements of multi-discipline projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and review telecom system design packages, including data, voice, fiber optic, wireless, PAGA and security systems
• Work as Telecom Lead Engineer on FEED, Detailed Engineering, and execution phases for brownfield and greenfield projects
• Perform system integration reviews and technical evaluations
• Provide troubleshooting support for telecom network and communication system issues
• Conduct field verifications, constructability reviews, and final walkdowns
• Prepare and review telecom system specifications, datasheets, and scope of work documents
• Develop network architecture diagrams, block diagrams, cable routing drawings, fiber allocation and wiring termination diagrams
• Ensure documentation aligns with client standards and regulatory requirements
• Support telecom design calculations, including bandwidth, network load, and redundancy planning
• Interface with vendors and sub-contractors for technical clarifications and equipment evaluations
• Review vendor documentation, technical submittals, FAT/SAT documentation, and test results
• Support procurement activities, including bid evaluations and technical recommendations
• Identify system vulnerabilities and propose redundancy or resilience improvements
• Support network upgrades, fiber expansions, and modernization initiatives
• Assist in cybersecurity coordination and telecom system hardening strategies
• Maintain telecom engineering documentation and technical logs
• Contribute to weekly engineering progress reports and technical coordination meetings
• Interface closely with client’s telecom, IT, Automation and operations departments
• Collaborate with electrical, instrumentation, automation, and mechanical engineering teams
• Provide technical input during project reviews and client presentations
• All other duties as assigned.

In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.

Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Fifteen (15) years or more of relevant telecoms experience in industrial or energy sector environments.
• P.E. license (preferable in the State of Texas) is required or able to obtain by comity and NCEES license required.
• Experience with fiber optic systems, structured cabling, LAN/WAN networks, wireless systems, and industrial communication protocols
• Familiarity with industrial telecom systems, including CCTV, access control, PA/GA, radio systems, and network infrastructure
• Strong understanding of CSA codes, USA regulatory requirements, and industry standards
• FEED and brownfield/greenfield project experience required
• Ability to apply computer software tools (Microsoft Office 365 suite including Teams)

Communication:

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal/rapport building skills necessary to work effectively as a team member, and to plan/coordinate processes for results
• Ability to clearly convey technical information to multidisciplinary teams and clients
• Strong client-facing presence

Behavior/ Core Competencies:

• Analytical and structured approach to telecom system design and troubleshooting
• Strong vendor and contractor coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team
• Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

HSSEQ:

The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.

Details about the role:

Location: Houston, TX
Relocation required:N/A
Travel required: Limited; per project requirements
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 10+ years