Senior Telecom Engineer

Technical Staffing Resources
Leatherhead
9 months ago
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Technical Staffing Resources (TSR) are the in-house agency and master vendor for KBR who are a leading global engineering, construction, and services company.

KBR support the hydrocarbon and government services markets on six continents. Serving their customers through diverse business units, KBR offer challenging assignments on some of the world's largest and most complex projects.

We are looking for aSenior Telecom Engineer on a 12 month contract based in Leatherhead.

On Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay rate 
- Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
- IR35 Determination - Highly likely to be outside so engagement through a LLC is permitted

Role Overview
Senior Telecommunications Engineer experienced in multi-discipline engineering teams on mainly oil & gas industry green field / brown field projects. Projects ranging from conceptual studies, FEED, and detailed design to complete installations.

The engineer should have successful delivery experience in telecommunications systems developing client technical requirements into commercial design solutions.

Core Responsibilities / Skills

Telecommunications systems know-how including;

Aeronautical navigation and communications systems CCTV systems. Data networks. Marine navaids and communications systems. Optical fibre communications systems. Public address and general alarm systems. Radio systems Satellite communications systems Hands-on project experience in designing telecommunications solutions for offshore or Onshore is essential.


ExperienceDeveloping philosophies, specifications, block drawings, and datasheets for all systems. Supporting the development of drawings, layouts, cable routing drawings, Cable Schedules, Interconnection & Termination diagrams, Telecom Installation drawings, the scope of works, and RFQs & Material Requests. Review of telecommunications vendor documentation and interfacing between package vendors. Experience in design experience on a green field project FPSO preferred.
NB - To be considered for this exciting opportunity you must have the right to live and work in the UK

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