Senior Telecommunication System Engineer

RINA•Chicago, IL

2d•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a Senior Telecommunication System Engineer for its Plant Engineering Division, based in Houston, Texas, or Chicago/Lisle, Illinois. The role leads the design and development of telecommunications systems for the oil and gas industrial sector, including fiber optics, communications, PAGA, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control. The engineer works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that systems meet project requirements and comply with industry standards. The position includes designing system architectures and communication networks, implementing and integrating fiber-optic, radio, and data networks, and preparing technical documentation such as system manuals, specifications, and test reports. The engineer also provides regular status updates to project stakeholders. Regional travel of up to 10% is required for site visits and client meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in telecommunications systems design, implementation, and maintenance, preferably in the oil and gas sector.
Extensive knowledge of developing and designing telecommunications systems, including security, access control, and PAGA systems.
Proficiency in creating system architecture and specifications for communication networks.
Hands-on experience implementing communication networks, including fiber-optic, radio, and data networks.
Ability to travel regionally up to 10% for site visits and client meetings.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and design telecommunication systems.
Create system architecture and specifications for communication networks.
Implement and integrate communication networks, including fiber-optic, radio, and data networks.
Design and deploy radio communication systems.
Plan and implement fiber-optic communication systems for high-speed data transfer.
Optimize network performance and reliability.
Prepare technical documentation, including system manuals, specifications, and test reports.
Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders.