Design Engineer IV - Communications & Security

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Design Engineer IV- Communications & Security

Houston

TX

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and perform the work listed. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as an Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs moderately complex engineering assignments, evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques to a broad set of complex assignments.

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform system studies (e.g., Radio Frequency (RF) and/or Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) and/or Public Address (PA) coverage, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) data traffic analyses and distributed storage, and network bandwidth allocations calculations)

• Develop major telecommunication system/equipment specifications (e.g., RF/WLAN, telephony, Outside Cable System (OCS), Structured Cabling Systems (SCS), weather monitoring)

• For medium to large projects, develop telecommunication equipment location philosophy and guidelines based upon project area classifications and design documents

• Perform/review calculations (such as RF and/or WLAN and/or PA coverage, CCTV data traffic analyses and distributed storage and network bandwidth allocations) and telecommunication system schematics and wiring diagrams

• For medium size projects, determine installed cost estimates, develop schedules and report on progress

• Represent CommSec in model reviews; closely monitor 3D modeling prepared by design group utilizing review software

• Turn over Packages (SAT Systems Acceptance Test)

• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders

• Deliver quality work, and adhere to the Operating System Requirements (OSR)

• Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans

• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures

• Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor's knowledge management portals and communities

• Technical Document Reviews

• Building Plan Drawings- STO & Paging Location Plans

• Cable Schedules

• Communication Room Plans

• Communication Rooms Elevations (Racks & or Enclosures)

• Communications Systems Architectural Diagram

• Entrance Facility Elevations (Backboards)

• Grounding Diagrams- Communication Rooms

• Interconnection Diagrams (Cross-Connects)

• Maintenance & Hand Hole Drawings (Butterflies)

• Network Interface Device (NID) Elevations

• Power Distribution Diagrams- UPS Service

• Site Wide Plan Drawings (Routing Layouts & Location Plans)

• Standard Drawings (Installation Details)

• Stub-Up Plan Drawings

• System Logical Block Diagram

• Teleconferences

• Trend Development

• Turn over Packages (SAT Systems Acceptance Test)

• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders

• Deliver quality work, and adhere to the Operating System Requirements (OSR)

• Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans

• Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures

• Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor's knowledge management portals and communities

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twelve (12) years if non-degreed; 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
• Membership in technical society
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting
• Practical field experience
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Experience and advanced knowledge of medium to large project's integrated telecommunication systems and physical security systems; ability to use skills and experience to develop and review project Scope of Services and Scope of Facilities for all phases of projects from Front End Engineering Development (FEED) to detailed design to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Integrated Site Acceptance Testing (ISAT)

• Construction Network Infrastructure

• Emergency Operations Center

• Facility Monitoring System (FMS) - (for Communication Rooms)

• Incoming Service Communications

• IPTV / Entertainment System

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Outside Plant (OSP) Cabling System (Backbone)

• Radio Frequency (RF) Systems

• Aeronautical

• Avoidance Collision System

• RFID

• UHF

• VHF

• VSAT

• WiFi

• Security & Surveillance Systems

• Badging Systems

• Barriers

• Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems

• Xray

• Site Notification System

• PAGA

• WAMNS

• Structured Cabling Systems (SCS)

• Grounding System (For Communications Systems)

• Telephony Systems

• HotLine Systems

• PABX

• Video Teleconferencing

• VoIP

• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) & Battery Systems - (for Telecommunications)

• Weather Monitoring System (WMS)

• Wide Area Network (WAN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications from Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), The International Association for Radio, Telecommunications and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) or Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) or similar organizations
• Certifications from major manufacturers such as CISCO, Motorola, and others; Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), or similar

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $171,000.00

Job Req. ID: 4569

Nearest Major Market: Houston