General Engineer, Telecom Engineering

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for coordinating and executing engineering activities. The role requires high technical aptitude and problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.
• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.
• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.

Job Description:

• Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise. 

• Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations. 

• Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. 

• Reviews and authenticate designs. 

• Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating. 

• Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications.  

• Supports material procurement.

• Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned. 

• Provides engineering support to field and construction groups. 

• Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards. 

• Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management. 

• Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned. 

This position will also place a strong focus on the following key functions:

Microwave

• Radio Frequency Design- link budgeting and path clearance

• Frequency and spectrum planning

• Implementation-configuration and integration

• Performance optimization

Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)

• System Design- coverage and capacity design

• Architecture-trunking and Internet Protocol Networking

• Device management

• Interference detection and quality

Cellular Wireless Network Engineering

• Radio Frequency Planning- cellular coverage and capacity modeling

• Cell site selection

• Equipment selection

• Optimization-KPI tuning and monitoring

• Technology Upgrade-feature testing rollout

Additional Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.

• Five  years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience.  Master’s degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year. 

Licenses

• “Associate” Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

Skills

• General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services 

• Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.  

• Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions. 

• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers. 

• Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments. 

• Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues. 

• Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering

• Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects  

Travel Requirements

• Travels: Yes

• Percent of time: 30%

• Overnight required: Yes approximately

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

•  Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom

•  Climb - Seldom

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