Sr. Telecommunications Engineer

KBR, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Houston seeks a Sr. Telecommunications Engineer to lead telecom and IT scope from concept through detail design for large oil, gas, refining projects.

You will direct multi-vendor teams, set specifications, and ensure cybersecurity alignment across the program. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, field investigations, and integration with other disciplines to deliver a robust telecommunications architecture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)
• 15 years related work experience with at least 10 years in industry
• Oil and gas, refining and petrochemical facilities experience
• Experience with CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, PA/GA, wired/wireless networks, telephony, digital radio, marine, microwave systems
• Knowledge of cyber security implementation methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present and design with customers
• Experience developing specifications, system design, and component selection
• Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers
• Knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA, & IEEE standards
• Management of virtualization technology
• Deployment and operation of servers, network devices, and/or storage arrays
• Architect telecom networks and solutions at multiple levels
• Documentation of network configurations and traffic formats
• Network capture/analysis of LAN packets and broadband bitstreams
• Crafting of network traffic and protocols
• Implementation and troubleshooting long-haul telecom links

Responsibilities

• Lead the telecom and IT scope definition from concept through detail design for large oil and gas projects
• Present to and coordinate with customers on telecom strategy
• Develop telecom program strategy through all project stages
• Direct activities in telecom, IT, and cyber security
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers and third-party contractors
• Develop concepts and write telecom/IT/cyber specs and requirements
• Prepare designs and calculations to meet project needs
• Conduct field investigations and produce field reports
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure quality output
• Stay up to date on new engineering processes and standards
• Provide technical guidance to the design team
• Engineer multi-vendor telecom solutions spanning vendor platforms

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

CCTV systems

Network design

Cyber security

Project management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CCTV hardware

Networking equipment

virtualization

Job description

Title:

Sr. Telecommunications Engineer

At KBR, We Deliver.

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 a Sr. Telecommunications Engineer to lead 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 will include but are not limited to:

• Lead 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.

• Present to and coordinate with customers on telecommunication strategy.

• Develop telecommunication program strategy through all phases of the stage gate process

• Direct critical activities requiring knowledge and expertise in telecommunications, IT, and cyber security

• Direct the efforts of equipment suppliers and third-party design engineering and construction contractors

• Develop conceptual scopes and write specifications and requirements for telecommunications/IT/cyber security projects

• 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 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.

• Engineer multi-vendor solutions that are fault resilient with integrations that span vendor platforms.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• 15 years related work experience with a minimum of 10 years of experience in industry.

• Industry experience in oil and gas, refining and petrochemical facilities

• Experience and working knowledge related to the design, configuration, installation, and testing in all or most 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, microwave systems.

• Knowledge of cyber security implementation methods.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present, design, plan, and to build relationships with customers

• Experience developing specifications, system design, and component selection

• Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers

• Knowledge of Instrument calculation computer applications.

• Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements.

• Knowledge of NEC, IEC , ISA, & IEEE standards, methods and practices.

• Management of virtualization technology

• Deployment and operation of servers, network devices, and/or storage arrays

• Architect telecom networks and solutions, at multiple hierarchical levels

• Documentation of network configurations, traffic formats and associated theory of operations

• Network equipment and configuring related protocol layers including high-capacity transport (e.g., DWDM), multi-layered traffic (IP, Ethernet/VLAN, MPLS) and edge routing/switching

• Network capture/recording, analysis and replay, including both LAN packets and broadband bitstreams

• Crafting of network traffic (protocol layers and content)

• Implementation and troubleshooting long-haul telecommunication links

Preferred Education & Skills:

• Experience computer aided drawing package

• Construction support experience

Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability

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.

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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

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.