Principal Engineer, Telecommunications & Security

Principal Engineer, Telecommunications & Security – 33589

A Principal Engineer part of an Instrumentation & Automation team in Basingstoke, UK, supporting Eni’s global engineering projects. The role involves acting as a Telecommunications & Security technical engineer and Project Discipline Lead (PDL) on projects across all phases, including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed engineering, EPC support and decommissioning.

The successful candidate will lead a team of engineers and designers to drive project performance throughout the full life cycle, ensuring deliverables are met, budgets and schedules are adhered to, and technical integrity is maintained.

• Perform detailed calculations (optical link budgets, voltage drop, etc.) to support design activities and ensure accuracy and quality of these calculations.
• Apply design methods, standards, and technical data in accordance with company, local and international requirements.
• Prepare and review all T&S deliverables, including philosophies, specifications, block diagrams, architectures, cable lists/schedules, CCTV and PA/GA coverage studies, BoMs, and MTOs.
• Provide engineering support for designers developing block diagrams, cable routings, control room layouts, equipment room layouts, and field equipment location drawings.
• Maintain close liaison with I&A discipline and ICT Telecommunications & Company Security Division.
• Attend reviews (e.g., plot plan review, 3D model review, CCTV & PA/GA coverage studies).
• Carry out technical bid evaluations.
• Attend and conduct T&S system FATs, inspections and SATs.
• Communicate and liaise effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Input into other discipline documents such as electrical loads, heat dissipation, weight calculations, plot plans.
• Undertake short‑term site visits to support project activities.
• Assist with man‑hour estimates and planning for proposals and budgets.
• Stay abreast of new legislation, industry standards and opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Liaise with telecoms & security system suppliers.
• Contribute to the design of T&S systems and equipment in accordance with project and regulatory requirements, receiving coaching where needed.
• Ensure a high standard of safety with environmental and quality assurance processes followed.
• Monitor and adhere to project budgets, maintaining close relationship with the Project Engineering Manager and Chief Engineer, Instrumentation & Automation.

• Proven knowledge of main T&S requirements in conventional (oil & gas), carbon capture and renewable energy sectors.
• Experience of onshore and offshore projects.
• Experience performing FATs and SATs/commissioning activities.
• Experience producing T&S documents and system engineering for large industrial facilities.
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Experience leading teams on large and small projects.

• Fibre Optic Cables and Fibre Optic Cable networks for onshore and offshore communications, including subsea (umbilicals).
• T&S Cabling infrastructure.
• Public Announcement/General Alarm (PA/GA) Systems.
• Process CCTV.
• Dispatcher Systems.
• Entertainment Systems.
• Voice Recording Systems.
• Meteorological Systems.
• Ship to Shore Operational Communications.
• OT Telecommunications Management Systems.
• Global Positioning Systems.
• Crane Radio Systems.
• Navigational Systems Including:
  • Radar Systems (including Vessel Traffic Management System & Automatic Identification Systems)
  • Non‑Directional Beacon
  • Gyro compass
  • Voyage Data Recorder
  • Cybersecurity for Navigation Systems
• Marine Systems Including:
  • Man‑Over‑Board Systems
  • SOLAS Requirements
  • Ship to Ship Communications
  • Berthing Aid Systems
  • Differential GPS
  • Remote Operated Vehicle Systems
  • Subsea Intrusion Detection Systems
• Security Systems Include:
  • Access Control Systems
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Security CCTV
  • Radar Video Surveillance Systems

• Wide Area Networks (including terrestrial, LOS Microwave & Satellite links).
• Mobile Communications (5G, etc.).
• Local Area Networks…