Principal Telecom Engineer

Location: The Hague

Job Overview
The Principal Telecom Engineer is responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Telecommunications (Eng)-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Telecom Engineer may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Telecommunications (Eng). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Telecommunications (Eng) as well as broad knowledge of the Telecommunications (Eng) discipline within the Engineering function.

The Principal Telecom Engineer interprets internal and external business challenges in the Telecommunications (Eng) discipline. The role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in Telecommunications (Eng).

Essential Qualification and Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master's Degree is preferred)

15-20 years of experience in oil and gas with major contractors or consultants predominantly performing detail design

Detailed knowledge of design techniques and analysis methods, and detailed knowledge of the theory, content and application of standards, codes and guidelines as applicable

Knowledgeable in project coordination and execution skills

Preferably Registered Professional Engineer or member of a professional engineering society

Knowledge of Functional Safety (HW/SW design acc. IEC 61508, Functional Safety Analysis, Design and Operation acc. IEC 61511)

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Key Task and Responsibilities

Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and design as per design basis, project specifications, design codes, and standards related to Telecom systems

Apply in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to address complex problems and non-standard situations

Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures

Manage own time to meet objectives and (as Lead Engineer) forecast and plan resource requirements communicate and explain difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a point of view

When acting as Lead Engineer, in addition:

Direct small or medium Telecom Engineering team as a Lead Engineer

Led the Discipline engineering design of the assigned work area and completed it within the planned schedule and budget, by standards, MDR, and project-specific procedures and to a high professional standard

Plan, organize, and direct all aspects of Discipline execution on the assigned project including scope, deliverables, schedule, and all manpower resources - agree allocations with the Discipline Manager

Ensure interfaces and deliverables are identified

Maintain responsibility for progress and productivity, identifying any required corrective action

Act as project representative for Discipline during meetings with the Project Team, Customer discipline lead, and relevant agencies such as certifying authorities, auditors, third parties, etc.

Become fully familiar with the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements, including identifying concerns as early as practicable and taking appropriate initiatives to address the issues

Interpret contractual requirements as they relate to engineering execution

Identify changes to scope and promptly raise change notifications, including providing any necessary supporting documentation and estimates

Provide similar support for Variation Orders

Interface with all disciplines to develop clash-free designs

Interface with other departments to obtain input for Discipline designs and drawings

Maintain close coordination with other engineering disciplines, Planning, Fabrication, Marine, and Project Management Teams, as required

Document substantive communications (communications that result in significant decisions or assignment of actions) and forward copies to the Discipline Lead Engineer and Discipline Manager

Prepare estimates for bid proposals, including technical query reviews, execution statements, and manhour estimates, identifying software requirements and any other project-specific requirements

Raise technical queries to obtain missing information, clarify work scope, and maintain preferred McDermott procedures, specifications, standards, practices, and operational requirements

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve Discipline engineering design basis, philosophies, and technical specifications

Participate in finalizing deliverables lists and deliverables, ensuring compliance with specifications and functional integrity

Review project schedule and fabrication schedule about construction sequence, milestones, and engineering scope

Attend project kickoff and review meetings, vendor meetings, engineering meetings, and offshore site surveys, as required

Provide technical direction and review of Designers producing products related to Telecom Engineering

Prepare, review, and (as Lead Engineer) approve design reports and procedures

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