Sr. Engineer, Telecommunications

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SUMMARY OF

THE ROLE NextDecade is currently seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer to join our multi-discipline Engineering and Construction team which is responsible for executing the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project and which supports our Next Carbon Solutions (NCS) carbon capture venture. This role is responsible for oversight of the design, specification, installation, commissioning, start up and operation of telecommunications systems for RGLNG and NCS projects.

Position is responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor’s activities during project execution, initially in detailed design, through equipment installation on site, to startup and into operations.

The Sr. Engineer, Telecommunications will act as subject matter expert, utilizing discipline knowledge and design experience to execute the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of the telecommunication systems for the Rio Grande LNG project. Working as part of the Engineering & Construction team, the role oversees the EPC contractor in executing the RGLNG project, ensuring adherence to scope and schedule throughout detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serves as Next Decade’s telecommunications subject matter expert during FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation of Next Decade projects.

Collaborates with the Next Decade Engineering team to ensure that Next Decade facilities are designed to be safe, fit-for-purpose, and meet the specified operational standards.

Reviews EPC contractor deliverables including data sheets, design bases, specifications, engineering calculations, vendor documents, engineering studies, reports, and scopes of work.

Ensures projects align with the organization's safety standards, meet quality benchmarks, and are within cost and schedule.

Contributes to the creation of data sheets, drawings, material requisitions, technical evaluations, and equipment specifications for telecommunications equipment such as microwave radio, fiber optical transmission network, structured cable systems, plant radio systems, GMDSS, UHF radio, VHF aeronautical radio, VHF marine radio, satellite communication, PABX, LAN, collision avoidance radar and racon, meteorological, PAGA, CCTV, and access control.

Participates in technical evaluations, including process hazard analyses, 3D model reviews, and constructability reviews.

Facilitates telecommunications systems related technical discussions with partners such as equipment suppliers, regulators, and technology partners.

Oversees the creation of comprehensive equipment monitoring and preservation programs and ensures their successful implementation to ensure equipment performance and target facility reliability and availability.

Oversees the on-site installation process to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and operational guidelines related to radio frequencies, telecommunications standards, and oversight authorities.

Participates in commissioning activities such as walk-downs, inspections and pre start-up safety reviews.

Supervises the EPC contractor on-site to ensure telecommunications systems are delivered and maintained in accordance with project standards and specifications, design, and contractual terms.

Provides input to technical bid evaluation, project specifications, cable block diagrams, termination drawings, and test procedures.

Participates in factory and site acceptance tests, if required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIESBasic Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related
10+ years experience in a similar position on major industrial development projects, either in EPC or client position8+ years of experience working with telecommunication systems, related regulatory requirements, and international codes such as SOLAS, IMO, ISA, IEEE, and other standards, codes, and requirements

Expert knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Ability to think innovatively to offer practical solutions while achieving targeted risk profile.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted and push/pull with up to 50 pounds of force.

Required to grip objects with up to 50 pounds of force.

Frequent standing, walking,…