Telecommunications Engineer

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Job Description:

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute’s “World's Most Ethical Companies”.

Successful candidates can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment & flexible work hours/work arrangements as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth including:

Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)

Professional Engineer License (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technical & non-technical training opportunities

Leadership Opportunities

Mentorship & Training Opportunities

Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

In this role, you can also expect to gain

NESC expertise

Interface with local clients

Electrical Power Calculations

Interactions with other disciplines(Substation, Protection & Controls, and Civil Structural)

Leidos is seeking a qualified Telecommunications Engineer to perform various design engineering functions in support of our electric utility clients’ capital projects and programs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform planning and engineering in support of telecommunication systems and telecommunication projects

• Design telecommunication systems for transmission line and substation projects/facilities

• Design, modify or upgrade networks using Ethernet, fiber optic, copper, microwave, radio, leased service, or cellular utilizing client standards or developing new standards

• Conducting communication network studies for wide, metro and local area networks

• Establish project schedules and budgets

• Develop drawings and specifications for utility telecommunication system projects

• Create bills of materials for telecommunication equipment; obtain quotes and order materials

• Coordinate with other internal engineering departments, external contractors and utility construction crews

• Travel to project sites to collect information on existing conditions

Qualifications:

• Typically requires Bachelors of Science in Engineering degree (Electrical or Computer Engineering) and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company, performing design engineering: a Masters degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience will also be considered

• Certifications and Licenses: Fundamentals of Engineer certification required; a Professional Engineering license is a plus for candidates with the requisite experience

• Experience with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and other applicable industry standards

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of software (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)

• Capability to learn a variety of client software packages and databases as required

• Must be comfortable in both a field and office setting

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

• Must possess the physical ability to support field work in, at times, rough terrain in order to access more remote project locations

Professional attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills within a team environment

• Good interpersonal skills – may be in a client facing role

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Ability to work effectively in teams

• Positive attitude and professional demeanor

• Collaborative and inclusive of individuals of diverse backgrounds and geographic locations

• Ability to operate in a fast paced engineering/production environment

• Ability to balance multiple assignments and priorities

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