Description

Job Description:

The Leidos Civil Group is seeking a dynamic Telecommunications Engineer to join the National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC IV) team.

In the Telecommunications Engineer role you will support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Communications Engineering Center in Jamaica, NY in designing, cost estimating, scheduling, engineering, coordination, contracting, installation oversite, inspection, site work, Communications systems for a variety of FAA buildings and structures.

This is an exciting role with up to 25% travel.

Telecommunications Engineer Primary Responsibilities:

• Plan and design Communications Antenna tower replacement and modifications, site work, Radio and Fiber Optics System establish and replacement projects for a variety of FAA NAS Facilities.
• Perform on-site surveys to develop “to-scale” designs and detailed reports,
• Generate Construction Drawings/specifications showing relation of proposed installation in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions, in compliance with FAA standards and Orders.
• Conduct design review/Operational Risk Management meetings
• Update the Air to Ground Site Survey Database Document
• Complete the Site Requirement Form (SFR)
• Review project deliverables and provide verbal and written communication to the findings.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
• Coordinate design components with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform project management related tasks and communication (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).
• Independently Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, project risk register, and coordinating IRMC and ORM meetings needed to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
• Coordinate and complete applicable EOSH work permits for construction including potential impact lead and asbestos that may be encountered during construction.
• Participate in meetings inclusive of the preconstruction meeting and on-site construction meetings with stakeholders to coordinate Civil Engineering projects with other ongoing construction and projects.
• Review contractor design and construction submittals.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate installation project activities to meet milestones and deadlines; working directly with stakeholders and contractors.

Telecommunications Engineer Basic Qualifications:

• Must have an Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree from a 4 year ABET accredited College/University.
• Four years experience in communication system design, modeling, and simulation of network components.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications, and be able to use the Internet as a gathering and communicating tool.
• Proficiency with AUTOCAD / MICROSTATION.
• Ability to accomplish clear and concise general and technical writing and tactfully coordinate with a variety of project stake holders, peers and management levels.
• Ability to maintain an electronic project folder (as required) related to site preparation and equipment installation problems.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding the closure of construction related punch-list items.

Leidos is a Fortune 500™ company aimed at embracing and solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Through science and technology, Leidos makes the world safer, healthier and more efficient.

Our Civil Group offers an array of exciting career opportunities for the best IT, energy, logistics and engineering professionals.

We value and support the well-being and mobility of our employees with competitive benefit packages, complementary e-learning training, work-life flexibility, an exciting External Referral Program, and a diverse, inclusive and ethical work place. In fact, in 2020, Leidos was ranked as one of the “World's Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute for the third consecutive year.

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NISC IV

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.