About Us

Worley is a general professional services company of energy, chemicals, and natural resources experts, headquartered in Australia. We partner with our clients to develop projects and create value throughout the entire asset lifecycle. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement, and construction services across all phases of project delivery, with capabilities extending through operations and decommissioning. Leveraging our extensive industry experience and AI-enabled project delivery, we help our clients navigate complexity, meet today’s needs, and advance toward more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Principal Telecommunication Engineer role shall be to serve as a technical authority designing and delivering industrial telecommunication projects across Oil & Gas, Mining, Power and Chemical sectors. This role provides technical leadership during all phases of design and supports construction and commissioning activities. The successful candidate will lead the architecture and overall engineering of telecommunication systems such as wired and wireless networks, fiber optic networks, CCTV, Access Control and other extra-low voltage (ELV) systems, ensuring safe, reliable and scalable telecommunication designs are delivered in alignment with customer and project requirements.

Responsibilities:Pre-FEED / FEED and Detailed Design:

· Define high-level architecture/topologies, block diagrams and infrastructure requirements.

· Develop basis of design and project philosophies.

· Produce FEED-Level engineering deliverables including design criteria, reports and specifications, system block diagrams, general arrangements and equipment lists.

· Develop bill of materials, material take-offs and technical input to TIC Cost Estimates.

· Complete calculations and estimations (capacity/power/heat/space/weight/etc.)

· Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop and review engineering drawings and design deliverables.

· Provide technical direction and oversight to designers and drafters in the development of engineering drawings, models and construction deliverables.

· Lead the development of construction drawing packages such as cabinet details, floor plans, installation details, wiring and termination diagrams, EWPs, CWPs, Vendor scope of work and material requisitions.

· Review vendor documents and coordinate the development of vendor packages.

· Ensure constructability, maintainability and operability in all deliverables.

Multi-Discipline Coordination and Procurement Support:





· Interface with various project teams internal and external (Automation, Electrical, IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure alignment of Telecom infrastructure requirements.

· 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.

· Review vendor proposals and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards

· Perform technical bid evaluations.

· Lead or participate in FATs, SATs, and inspections when required.

Construction and Commissioning Support:

· Provide technical assistance during construction and respond to RFIs.

· Review contractor installation procedures and test plans.

· Support commissioning team with system turn-up, testing and validation documentation.

Leadership and Client Engagement:

· Leverages and helps develop the diverse background and skills of people for the attainment of company goals.

· Plans and executes projects through teamwork with other departments and with outside organizations.

· Identifies gaps and builds an environment which has readily accessible knowledge and continuous learning.

· Support talent development and contribute to building discipline capability within the organization.

· Participate in communities of practice and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

· Support proposals and bids by preparing technical writeups, execution strategies, engineering estimates and risk assessments.

· Identify opportunities for technology optimization, standardization and cost improvements.

· Contribute to client presentations and demonstrations.

Requirements:Technical and Industry Experience:

· Experience in industrial operations: Mining, Oil & Gas, Power and Chemical industries.

· Expertise and specialization in one or more telecommunications disciplines: industrial networking, fiber optic systems, RF and wireless communications (Wi-Fi, Mesh, Private LTE/5G, microwave, radio systems), security and safety systems (CCTV, Access Control, PAGA), or related telecommunications technologies.





· Familiarity and expertise in industrial project EPC/EPCM environment.

· Exposure to OT Networks, industrial networking, and integration with Automation systems.

· Knowledgeable in UIT-T, UIT-R, TIA, IEEE, ISO/IEC, NFPA and CSA standards.

· Experienced in conceptual, basic and detailed engineering and implementation of high-availability telecommunication infrastructure in industrial environments.

· Experience with various telecommunications systems and networking products.

· Experience in various phases of vendor and technology selection.

· Experience in inspection and testing of equipment (FAT, SAT and system walk-downs).

· Experience in equipment installation and testing requirements.

· Fluent in English (read, write and speak).

Soft Skills:

· Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

· Strong organizational and time-management skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams.

· Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to high-quality work.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

· Recognized Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science or related field from an accredited College or University.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.

· Relevant industry certification(s) will be considered an asset.

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Avanzando juntos

Queremos que nuestra gente se sienta motivada y empoderada para impulsar un impacto sostenible. Por eso, nuestro enfoque está en una cultura inspirada en valores que libera el talento a través del sentido de pertenencia, la conexión y la innovación. Estamos construyendo un lugar de trabajo diverso, inclusivo y respetuoso, creando un espacio donde todas las personas sientan que pertenecen, puedan ser ellas mismas y sean escuchadas.

Y no solo hablamos de ello; lo estamos haciendo realidad. Estamos recapacitando a nuestra gente, aprovechando habilidades transferibles y apoyando la transición de nuestra fuerza laboral para convertirse en especialistas en la infraestructura y tecnología de energía baja en carbono de hoy. Cualquiera que sea tu ambición, aquí hay un camino para ti.

Y no hay barreras para el éxito potencial de tu carrera. Únete a nosotros para ampliar tus horizontes, explorar oportunidades diversas y formar parte de la entrega de un cambio sostenible.

📌 Senior Principal Telecommunications Engineer (Colombia)
🏢 Worley
📍 Colombia