Sr. Telecommunications Engineer

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Sr. Telecommunications Engineer to lead the telecommunications and IT scope for major oil, refining, and petrochemical projects, from early concept through detailed design. You will define program strategy, direct multi‑vendor teams, and ensure cyber security and interoperability across telecom solutions.

Strong communication with customers and suppliers is essential. This role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 15+ years of related experience, including 10+ years in the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 15+ years of related work experience, incl. 10+ years in industry.
• Experience in oil and gas, refining or petrochemical facilities is required.
• Experience with CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, PA/GA, and network systems.
• Knowledge of cyber security implementation methods and standards (NEC/IEC/ISA/IEEE).
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition of telecom and IT scope from concept to detail design for major projects.
• Present and coordinate telecommunications strategy with customers.
• Develop telecom program strategy through all stage-gate phases.
• Direct activities requiring telecom, IT, and cyber security expertise.
• Guide suppliers and third-party design/construction contractors.
• Develop specifications and requirements for telecom/IT/cyber projects.
• Prepare designs and calculations to meet project requirements.
• Conduct field investigations and produce detailed field reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to deliver high-quality products.
• Stay current on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards.
• Provide technical guidance to the design team.
• Engineer multi-vendor, fault-resilient telecom solutions across platforms.

Skills

Telecommunications

IT

Cyber security

Vendor management

Field investigations

Documentation

NEC/IEC/ISA/IEEE standards

Networking

Servers/Storage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Virtualization technology

Job description

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.

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

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.

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’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.

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