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Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Structured Cabling SystemsWorley • Edmonton, AB, CAN
Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Structured Cabling Systems

Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Structured Cabling Systems

Worley • Edmonton, AB, CAN
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description - Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Structured Cabling Systems (CAL01O4)Management Level : Individual Contributor :

Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer – Structured Cabling Systems

Worley Consulting Group

Americas

Worley Consulting. Be part of the solution.

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

We evaluate options and identify opportunities and risks to support our customers’ decision making. We assist with asset strategy and selection, business case preparation, concept and feasibility studies, technology evaluation, energy strategies and asset operational excellence.

Purpose :

The primary purpose of the Senior Principal Telecommunication Engineer role specializing in Structured Cabling Systems shall be to serve as a technical authority designing and delivering structured cabling infrastructure for industrial 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 fiber optic networks and horizontal cabling design and related infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable and scalable designs aligned with customer and project needs.

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; Phoenix, Arizona; or Denver, Colorado. Other locations across the US and Canada will be considered.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities :

Pre-FEED / FEED and Detailed Design :

  • Define high-level architecture / topologies, block diagrams and physical infrastructure requirements.
  • Develop basis of design, project philosophies and technology roadmaps.
  • Estimate cabling and supporting infrastructure quantities, space and power requirements and development of associated reports.
  • Produce engineering deliverables including design criteria and specifications, FEED-Level cable routing plans, cabinet layouts, equipment room layouts and load list.
  • Develop bill of materials, material take-offs and technical input to TIC Cost Estimates.
  • Identify and coordinate connectivity requirements with Automation, Electrical, IT and other networks.
  • Develop FEED Reports.
  • Lead the development of IFC drawing packages including cable routing layouts, splicing and termination diagrams, wiring diagrams, cabinet details, floor plans, installation details, EWPs, CWPs, Vendor scope of work and material requisitions, etc.
  • 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, 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 for structured cabling materials including fiber optic and copper cables, equipment racks / cabinets, patch panels, splicing enclosures among others.
  • 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 (OTDR testing, insertion loss, ethernet cabling certification,
  • 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.
  • Expert in Structured Cabling System design and implementation.
  • Exposure to OT Networks, industrial networking, and integration with Automation systems.
  • Familiarity with EPC / EPCM project delivery environments.
  • Conversant in system designs for access control, surveillance CCTV, VoIP telephony, private LTE / 5G, 2-Way Radio, Public Address & General Alarm systems (PAGA), Wi-Fi systems on IP networks and other Telecommunication services.
  • 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 fiber optic network architectures in industrial environments.
  • Field Experience in deployment and / or operations of telecommunication Systems.
  • Field Experience in the commissioning of telecommunication Systems.
  • 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 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 :

  • Recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's 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 . ( license.
  • BICSI RCDD Certification will be considered an asset.
  • PMP Certification or other forms of demonstrating project management training will be considered an asset.
  • 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 within Canada and overseas.

    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 behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

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