Principal Telecommunications Engineer

Principal Telecommunications Engineer
Worley Consulting Group
Americas

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 todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:
We are currently recruiting for a Principal Telecommunications Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time hybrid position based at a Worley office in Canada: Calgary/Edmonton Alberta; or Sudbury Ontario; or in the United States: Houston Texas; Other locations across the US and Canada will be considered.

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.

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 Bachelors degree or Masters degree in Telecommunications Electrical Electronics Computer Science or related field from an accredited College or University.
• Must have or be eligible to obtain a . (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 Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package a friendly professional dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects locally and internationally.

We strive to be an industry leader in health safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviors competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all U.S. candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

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