Job Description

We are hiring a Senior Network Engineer for a high-impact, senior-level role focused on end-to-end fiber architecture design within large-scale industrial environments. This is not a traditional network support role — it is a design-heavy, architecture-focused position requiring deep expertise in fiber optics, industrial telecom, and Oil & Gas EPC projects

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who have led fiber infrastructure design across complex environments, worked on FEED and Detailed Engineering phases, and can operate as a technical lead interfacing with clients, vendors, and cross-functional teams

Key Responsibilities:

• Design entire fiber optic infrastructure (end-to-end) for industrial environments

• Develop fiber network architecture including:

  • Layouts, routing plans, splicing diagrams, termination details

• Design redundant backbone architectures (ring/mesh/star) with failover mechanisms

• Define and implement:

  • IP addressing schemes

  • VLAN segmentation

  • QoS policies

  • Switching, routing, and firewall configurations

• Conduct and validate:

  • Fiber link budgets

  • Cutover strategies

  • Network migration plans

  • OTDR testing requirements

• Define cable specifications (single-mode/multi-mode, armored, fire-rated) per industry standards

• Create detailed engineering deliverables:

  • Block diagrams

  • System architectures

  • Layouts

  • Termination schedules (using AutoCAD)

• Design and validate telecom systems for hazardous Oil & Gas environments (LAN/WAN, hotline systems)

• Lead SCADA automation network design and industrial networking solutions

• Interface with:

  • Electrical, instrumentation, process, automation, and IT teams

• Develop technical specifications, datasheets, and material requisitions

• Conduct vendor document reviews and ensure technical compliance

Required Skills:

• 10+ years of Telecommunications Engineering experience

• Minimum 5+ years in a Senior or Lead role within Oil & Gas EPC projects

• Strong experience in:

  • Fiber optics architecture & design ( core requirement)

  • Industrial telecom environments

  • Large-scale infrastructure deployments

• AutoCAD proficiency (mandatory)

• Experience with:

  • Redundant network design (RSTP, PRP, HSR, MPLS)

  • Fiber backbone design and failover strategies

• Strong knowledge of:

  • IP networking, VLANs, and industrial cybersecurity

• Hands-on experience with:

  • Cisco, Hirschmann, Moxa, Siemens networking equipment

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Fiber Architecture & Redundancy (Ring, A/B, Geo-Redundant)

• Fiber Cutover & Network Migration

• Fiber Infrastructure (FJC, FJB, ODF, Panels, Racks)

• FEED & EPC Engineering Deliverables

• SCADA & Automation:

  • RTUs, PLCs, Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850

• Industrial Networking:

  • TCP/IP, Switching, Routing, Firewalls

• Experience with:

  • Cisco IOS/IOS-XE, Juniper, Siemens

• Expert knowledge of Fiber Optic Cable Plant Design (OSP/ISP)

Preferred Background:

• Strong preference for candidates from:

  • Oil & Gas industry

  • Industrial telecom environments

• Experience in:

  • Greenfield and Brownfield projects

  • Onshore and Offshore facilities

• Full project lifecycle exposure:

  • Engineering → Installation → Commissioning → Handover

Work Environment & Expectations:

• Onsite role in Baton Rouge, LA

• Senior-level position with high ownership and responsibility

• Significant involvement in design, planning, and cross-team coordination

• Opportunity to work on complex, large-scale industrial telecom systems

Who Should Apply:

Please apply only if you have strong hands-on experience in fiber optics architecture and industrial telecom design, particularly within Oil & Gas or large-scale industrial EPC environments