CommSec (Communications & Security) Engineer

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. This requires teams that are as unique as the projects we execute. We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) for all so their employees and stakeholders benefit from the creative solutions derived as a result of embracing differences.

Major engineering company is seeking a CommSec Engineer with offshore topside engineering experience for a long term contract role to be based in Southwest Houston. Ability to work with and manage subcontractor, Perform/review calculations (such as RF and/or WLAN and/or PA coverage, CCTV data traffic analyses) and telecommunication system schematics and wiring diagrams

Due to Client Requirements, Candidates MUST be a US Citizen and DO NOT HOLD dual Citizenship

• Apply Cost Competitive Execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for execution of the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review specifications, including design criteria
• Participate in activities associated with equipment and material estimating, procurement, permitting, and subcontracting
• Perform and check calculations, specify equipment, and solve moderately complex engineering problems
• Review vendor equipment documentation within the discipline and from other disciplines for compliance with project requirements, and actively seek discrepancy resolution
• Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements
• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Communications & Security Systems (CommSec)

Responsible for Physical subsystems development as assigned. System include but not limited to:

Security & Surveillance Systems
• Intrusion Detection
• Key Management
• Personnel Access Control
• Security Monitoring System
• Vehicle Access Control
Networking
• Incoming Services
• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Wide Area Network (WAN)
• Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
Cabling
• Outside Plant Cable (OSP)
• Ship-to-Shore Network Cabling
• Structured Cabling System (SCS)

Telephony
• Hot Line (Security & Process)
• Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Systems
Miscellaneous Systems
• Emergency Operations / Reaction Control Center
• Entertainment System
• Process Video Monitoring System
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) & Battery Systems
• Weather Monitoring System
Site Notification Systems
• Personal Paging System
• Public Announcement General Alarm System
• Wide Area Mass Notification System
Radio Frequency (RF) Systems
• Aeronautical Radio
• Cellular Distributed Antenna System
• Collision Avoidance Radar System
• Emergency Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
• Microwave
• Navigation Aids (NAVAIDS)
• Ultrahigh Frequency (UHF) Radio
• Very High Frequency (VHF) Marine Radio
• Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT)

Other Job Requirements
• Works with project personnel to define subsystem scope requirements.
• Works with project personnel to define subsystem business process requirements.
• Assists with development of the Supplier qualification process
• Assists with development of the Supplier selection process
• Develop overall project planning.
• Provide subsystem development and configuration
• Provide subsystem integration with other project components
• Executes assigned Physical Systems in both the Office and Field.
• Provide system checkout, validation and turnover

Preferred Qualifications
• Professional registration and membership in technical society
• Advanced knowledge of industry codes and standards (ANSI, DHLS, IEEE, NFPA, OSHA, TIA, USNRC)
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Relevant field experience
• Drafting & Design
• 3D Modeling
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of CAD, word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other criteria protected by governing law.