Communications Engineer

Duties/Responsibilities: Radio and Telecommunications system engineering involving system design, client interviews, survey of existing sites, observations of practices and operations, site and system inspections and tests, contractor coordination, cost estimation, and functional specifications. Written reports, surveys, letters, telephone coordination, meeting and survey records. Spreadsheet analysis, operation of computerized project manager files, operation of engineering software. Occasional assistance at a presentation or seminar, sometimes involving speaking before a group. Education (Minimum Required): BSEE or BS/Physics or P.E. plus Associate Degree or equivalent coursework in Communications. Experience (Minimum Required): 3 years in engineering level design of two-way radio, telecommunications, or data transmission equipment systems. One year of experience as communications system sales engineer is applicable providing applicant also has hands-on experience in implementation of communications systems. Other Required: Must be computer literate – able to operate a PC using spreadsheets, commercial engineering software, and word processing. Must possess communication skills – ability to write effectively and interface with clients on the telephone or in person. Must be willing to spend 30% to 40% of time in the field with occasional weekends for distant projects. Must have a basic understanding of engineering economics. Additional Education, Experience and/or Other Qualifications Desired: Communications licenses (Amateur Radio, FCC licenses, NABER Certification, etc.); hands-on equipment experience, EIT. EEO M/F/D/V


REQUIREMENTS
Cost estimation.