Sr. Telecommunications Engineer
KBR
Houston, TX · Posted August 27, 2026
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About the job
Title: Sr. Telecommunications Engineer
At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR ISA (Integrated Solutions Americas) delivers integrated, end-to-end engineering, procurement, and construction management services to the refining, LNG, midstream, chemicals, petrochemicals, oil and gas, power, and industrial infrastructure sectors. Our focus spans proprietary technology, consulting, and energy transition to complete delivery of major capital projects and programs.
KBR is looking for a Sr. Telecommunications Engineer to lead the definition of the telecommunications and IT scope, from early conceptual through detail design, for medium, large and world-scale oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead the definition of the telecommunications and IT scope, from early conceptual through detail design, for medium, large and world-scale oil and gas, refining, and petrochemical projects.
Present to and coordinate with customers on telecommunication strategy.
Develop telecommunication program strategy through all phases of the stage gate process
Direct critical activities requiring knowledge and expertise in telecommunications, IT, and cyber security
Direct the efforts of equipment suppliers and third-party design engineering and construction contractors
Develop conceptual scopes and write specifications and requirements for telecommunications/IT/cyber security projects
Prepare accurate and complete designs and calculations as required to meet project requirements.
Conduct field investigations when needed; produce field reports with detailed sketches.
Coordinate with other disciplines and assist engineers and/or designers to ensure an effective, quality product.
Keep up to date on new engineering processes, techniques, and standards.
Provide technical guidance to the design team.
Engineer multi-vendor solutions that are fault resilient with integrations that span vendor platforms.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
15 years related work experience with a minimum of 10 years of experience in industry.
Industry experience in oil and gas, refining and petrochemical facilities
Experience and working knowledge related to the design, configuration, installation, and testing in all or most of the following systems: closed circuit television (CCTV), personnel access control, perimeter intrusion detection, public address/general alarm (PA/GA), wired and wireless network systems, telephony, digital radio, marine, microwave systems.
Knowledge of cyber security implementation methods.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present, design, plan, and to build relationships with customers
Experience developing specifications, system design, and component selection
Experience leading initiatives and managing suppliers
Knowledge of Instrument calculation computer applications.
Experience working with other disciplines and understanding their interface requirements.
Knowledge of NEC, IEC , ISA, & IEEE standards, methods and practices.
Management of virtualization technology
Deployment and operation of servers, network devices, and/or storage arrays
Architect telecom networks and solutions, at multiple hierarchical levels
Documentation of network configurations, traffic formats and associated theory of operations
Network equipment and configuring related protocol layers including high-capacity transport (e.g., DWDM), multi-layered traffic (IP, Ethernet/VLAN, MPLS) and edge routing/switching
Network capture/recording, analysis and replay, including both LAN packets and broadband bitstreams
Crafting of network traffic (protocol layers and content)
Implementation and troubleshooting long-haul telecommunication links
Preferred Education & Skills:
Experience computer aided drawing package
Construction support experience
Decarbonization – Energy Transition – Sustainability
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.