Title:Senior Telecom Engineer - Offshore FEED projectBelong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.Job Title: Senior Telecom Engineer - Offshore FEED projectKBR is looking for talented individuals to join our PMC team to work on an exciting Offshore project as a Senior Telecom Engineer for a PMC project to be based in Abu Dhabi – UAE ( mostly in Client Office).Job SummaryThe Senior Telecom Engineer is responsible for the execution of telecommunications engineering activities for Offshore Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) projects within the Oil & Gas, Offshore, and Energy sectors. The role involves the development of telecom system designs, specifications, engineering deliverables, vendor coordination, and technical support throughout the FEED phase, ensuring compliance with project requirements, international standards, and client specifications.The incumbent shall provide technical leadership for all offshore telecommunications systems including radio communication, PAGA, telephone systems, CCTV, access control, data networks, LAN/WAN infrastructure, microwave links, fiber optic systems, and offshore communication networks.Key ResponsibilitiesFEED Engineering & DesignPerform telecom engineering activities during FEED and Concept Design phases for offshore facilities.Develop telecom design philosophies, basis of design, and system architecture documents.Prepare FEED deliverables including: Telecom Design BasisTelecom PhilosophyTelecom System Block DiagramsTelecom Architecture DrawingsNetwork Topology DiagramsEquipment LayoutsTelecom Equipment ListsMaterial Requisitions and SpecificationsDefine telecom system requirements based on project scope and client specifications.Review project inputs including P&IDs, plot plans, safety studies, hazardous area classifications, and electrical layouts.Telecom Systems EngineeringDesign and specify offshore telecommunications systems including:Communication SystemsIP Telephone SystemsPABX SystemsVoIP SolutionsHotline SystemsRadio SystemsMarine VHF RadioUHF Radio SystemsTETRA SystemsDigital Mobile Radio (DMR)Helideck Communication SystemsSafety & Security SystemsPublic Address and General Alarm (PAGA)CCTV Surveillance SystemsAccess Control SystemsIntrusion Detection SystemsEmergency Communication SystemsNetwork InfrastructureLAN/WAN NetworksStructured Cabling SystemsFiber Optic Backbone NetworksSDH/IP/MPLS NetworksIndustrial Communication NetworksWireless SystemsWi-Fi NetworksLTE/Private LTE SolutionsWireless Access InfrastructureEngineering Calculations & StudiesConduct telecom coverage studies for offshore facilities.Perform radio propagation and network capacity analysis.Prepare fiber optic link budgets and communication system calculations.Support SIL, HAZOP, HAZID, and other safety reviews.Ensure telecom systems comply with offshore operational and safety requirements.Vendor Management & Procurement SupportPrepare Technical Requisitions (MR/TBE/RFQ packages).Review vendor proposals and technical submissions.Conduct Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).Participate in vendor clarification meetings.Review and approve vendor documents and drawings.Ensure vendor compliance with project specifications and standards.Interface CoordinationCoordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including: ElectricalInstrumentation & ControlProcessMechanicalStructuralSafety and Loss PreventionInterface with client representatives, EPC contractors, telecom vendors, and classification authorities.Resolve engineering and design issues during FEED development.Compliance & StandardsEnsure all telecom systems comply with applicable standards including:IEC StandardsITU RecommendationsIEEE StandardsNFPA RequirementsIMO RegulationsSOLAS RequirementsNORSOK StandardsClient Engineering StandardsLocal Regulatory RequirementsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.Minimum 15 years of telecom engineering experience.At least 5+ years of experience in Offshore Oil & Gas FEED and EPC projects.Proven experience working on offshore platforms, FPSOs, offshore substations, or petrochemical facilities.Technical SkillsTelecom SystemsPAGA SystemsCCTV SystemsAccess Control SystemsTelephone & VoIP SystemsMarine Communication SystemsRadio Communication SystemsFiber Optic NetworksOffshore Communication SystemsNetworkingTCP/IPVLANVPNQoSRouting & SwitchingIndustrial Ethernet NetworksSoftware & Engineering ToolsAutoCADSmart PlantAVEVA EngineeringMS Office SuiteTelecom System Design ToolsNetwork Simulation & Analysis SoftwarePreferred CertificationsCCNP / CCIEPMP CertificationITIL FoundationCompTIA Network+Huawei HCIP/HCIEOffshore Safety Certifications (BOSIET, HUET) – PreferredFunctional Safety Awareness Certification