Job Overview:
The Associate Telecom Engineer utilizes existing Telecommunications (Eng) procedures to solve routine or standard problems. They receive instruction, guidance, and direction from others within the team, and they will leverage their conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures related to Telecommunications (Eng) and Engineering.
ResponsibilitiesKey Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed design engineering, analysis, and calculations on basic engineering tasks related to Telecom systems as applicable
- Apply knowledge and skills to complete routine assignments under close supervision and mentoring
- Prepare clear and accurate detailed design calculations and analyses including design reports and procedures
- Organize own work to meet deadlines set by others
- Clearly communicate information, asking questions and checking for understanding
- Gain an understanding of the project scope of work, specifications, schedule, and all inter-discipline requirements
- Prepare sketches of detailed designs to guide Designers
- Review MTOs for requisitions
- Check drawings
- Keep the Lead Engineer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
- Develop an awareness of costs related to own work
- Develop a basic understanding of MDR's business and the customers it serves
- Develop basic knowledge of MDR's business units and interactions including engineering, fabrication, and marine functions
- Develop advanced skills in the use of standard productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Further develop knowledge of Telecom related systems (FDS, GDS, CCTV, TEL/LAN) and become familiar with other Telecom systems, such as Radio Systems (RS), Intercom Systems (IS), Public Address General Alarm Systems (PA-GA), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and/or Access Control Systems (ACS), etc.
Reports to:
Project: Lead Engineer
Functional: Supervising Engineer or Engineering Manager
Liaise With: Engineers, Design Supervisors, and Designers of their own discipline
Essential Qualifications and Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in electrical or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (Master's Degree is Preferred)
- 0-3 years of experience in oil and gas
- Preferably Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) or member of a professional engineering society
- Learn the content and application of standards, codes, and guidelines as applicable
- Learning design techniques and analysis methods
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering
- 0–3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry
- Registered Engineer in Training or member of a professional engineering society
- Knowledge of applicable standards, codes, and guidelines
- Knowledge of engineering design techniques and analysis methods
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What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
