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KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

Industrial Telecommunications Engineer

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHouston, TX, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
  • Four years of related work experience and at least three years of industry experience are required.
  • Experience and working knowledge are required in designing, configuring, installing, and testing some of these systems: closed-circuit television, personnel access control, perimeter intrusion detection, public address/general alarm, wired and wireless network systems, telephony, digital radio, marine systems, or microwave systems.
  • Knowledge of, or eagerness to learn, cybersecurity implementation methods is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required to present, design, plan, and build relationships with customers and coworkers.
  • Industry experience in oil and gas, refining, or petrochemical facilities is required.
  • Experience managing suppliers is required.
  • Knowledge of, or interest in, instrument calculation computer applications is required.
  • Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements is required.
  • Knowledge of NEC, IEC, ISA, and IEEE standards, methods, and practices is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with defining telecommunications and IT scope from early conceptual through detailed 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 and produce field reports with detailed sketches.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines and assist other engineers and 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 and integrate across vendor platforms.
  • Learn and execute other control systems and instrumentation project activities as required while building particular telecommunications expertise.

Desired Qualifications

  • PE or P.Eng. registration is preferred.
  • Experience with a computer-aided drawing package is preferred.
  • Construction support experience is preferred.

About the Company

KBR

Engineering and technology solutions for government

KBR provides science, technology, and engineering solutions to government and commercial clients in aerospace, defense, intelligence, and energy. It has two segments: Government Solutions for defense, space, and mission support for agencies like DoD and NASA; Sustainable Technology Solutions offering technologies, equipment, and catalysts for ammonia, olefins, and other chemicals to improve sustainability. It earns revenue from long-term contracts, often cost-reimbursable or fixed-price, delivering integrated services and technologies on large projects. Its focus on government contracting combined with in-house technology and equipment enables end-to-end solutions for mission-critical and energy programs, with a goal of reliable, cost-effective engineering and sustainable industrial processes.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
1919

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