Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Offshore Communication Systems

Job Description
- Principal Telecommunications Engineer
- Offshore Communication Systems (HOU
04GL
)

Principal Telecommunications Engineer
- Offshore Communication Systems - HOU
04GL

Company :
Worley Consulting

USA-TX-Houston

Consultants

Full-time

Employment Type

:
Employee

Oct 7, 2026

Technical Director, Communication Infrastructure

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

The primary purpose of the Principal Telecommunication Engineer role specializing in Offshore Communication Systems shall be to serve as a Subject Matter Expert for offshore and marine communication systems supporting complex Oil & Gas production facilities, drilling platforms, FPSOs, FPUs and marine environments. This role provides technical leadership during all phases of design and supports construction and commissioning activities. The successful candidate will lead the engineering of critical communication, navigation, and safety systems including but not limited to 2-way radio, satellite communications, collision avoidance radar system, CCTV, access control, WIMAX, ship-to-shore links, GMDSS, meteorological system, lifeboat communication system, satellite systems, gyro compass system, etc.,

ensuring safe, compliant and reliable operations in offshore environments.

This is a hybrid, full-time position based at the Worley office in Houston, Texas.

• Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise:
  • Marine & Navigation Systems: GMDSS, lifeboat comms, marine vessel tracking, offloading vessel position, RACON, ship collision avoidance radar.
  • Voice and Data Comms Systems: 2-way radio, VoIP, hotline telephone, Ship-to-shore link, MODU RF ESD System, VHF/UHF, WIMAX.
  • Monitoring & Wellfare:
    Meteorological and automatic weather observation systems, gyro compass, helicopter monitoring, entertainment TV.
  • Core Comms Infrastructure:
    Fiber optic/ Structured Cabling, WAN/LAN/WLAN, GEO/LEO satellite, VSAT.
  • Safety & Security Systems: PAGA, access control and CCTV, intercoms, lifeboat comms.

• Define high-level architecture/topologies, block diagrams and physical infrastructure requirements.
• Develop basis of design, project philosophies and technology roadmaps.
• Estimate telecom infrastructure quantities, space and power requirements and development of associated reports.
• Produce engineering deliverables including design criteria and specifications, FEED-Level location layouts and cable routing plans, cabinet layouts, equipment room layouts, coverage studies and load list.
• Develop bill of materials, material take-offs and technical input to TIC Cost Estimates.
• Participate in Risk Assessments.
• Identify and coordinate connectivity requirements with Automation, Electrical, IT and other networks.
• Develop FEED Reports.
• Lead the development of IFC drawing packages including device location and cable routing layouts, schematics, termination diagrams, system wiring diagrams, cabinet details, floor plans, installation details, cable schedules, 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.

• Interface with various project teams internal and external (Automation, Electrical, IT, Operations, Safety, etc.) to ensure alignment of Telecom infrastructure requirements and integration.
• 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 telecom systems.
• Review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards
• Perform technical bid evaluations.
• Lead or participate in FATs, SATs, and inspections when…