Senior Telecommunication System Engineer

Posting Date: 4 Nov 2026 City: Houston Location: Houston, TX, US, 77070 Chicago, IL, US, 60603 Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Contract Type: Permanent Division: Plant Engineering Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-how into collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Telecommunication System Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the Plant Engineering Division.

Compensation Data

$130,000 - $180,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Mission

The Senior Telecommunication System Engineer will lead the design and development of Telecom systems including Fiber optics, communications, PAGA, Intrusion detection and CCTV and Access Control systems within the oil & gas industrial sector. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, they ensure Telecom systems meet complex project requirements and comply with industry standards.

Key Accountabilities

System Design and Architecture:

• Develop and design telecommunication systems

• Create system architecture and specifications for communication networks.

Network Implementation and Integration:

• Implement communication networks, including fiber optics, radio systems, and data networks.

Radio Communication Systems:

• Design and deploy radio communication systems

Fiber Optic Communication:

• Plan and implement fiber optic communication systems for high-speed data transfer.

• Optimize network performance and reliability.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare technical documentation, including system manuals, specifications, and test reports

• Provide regular status updates to project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation and Control Engineering or related field of study. Master's degree preferred.

• 8+ years of experience in telecommunication systems design, implementation, and maintenance, preferably in Oil & Gas sector.

• Extensive knowledge of developing and designing telecommunication systems, including security, access control and PAGA systems

• Proficiency in creating system architecture and specifications for communication networks.

• Hands-on experience in implementing communication networks, including fiber optics, radio systems, and data networks.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to travel up to 10% regionally for site visits and client meetings

• Valid driver’s license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.

• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

• PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

• INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.

• DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Nearest Major Market: Houston