Principal Telecommunication Engineer

Summary: The Principal Telecommunication Engineer is responsible for developing project-specific system designs and managing telecom packages within the offshore oil and gas industry. This role involves leading a team, ensuring integration of subsystems, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. The engineer will also provide training to junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering methods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop project-specific system designs with associated documentation.
• Act as package engineer for Telecom packages and perform technical bid evaluations.
• Consider cost, constructability, operability, and maintainability in designs.
• Lead the Telecom team and manage information flow to remote teams and Telecom Integrator.
• Review vendor data for proper integration and interfacing of sub-systems.
• Ensure consistency and alignment of interfaces with other disciplines.
• Review subcontractor documents for quality and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory regimes, classification requirements, and client standards.
• Provide feedback to Group Technical Standards for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on technological developments in offshore/shipbuilding industries.
• Educate and train less experienced telecom engineers.
• Participate in the improvement of engineering methods.

Key Skills:

• BSc degree from a University or Technical College.
• At least 8 years of experience in Telecommunication systems design in the Offshore Oil & Gas industry.
• Experience with package interfaces and managing remote teams.
• Competent in Telecom design for Marine applications and hazardous areas (e.g., IECEx001).
• Able to act as a focal point regarding telecom matters.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Rotterdam

Country: Netherlands

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT