Telecom Engineer

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• Review the fiber path availability, optical budgets and microwave/cambium propagation to identify best design solution (sources: Fusion, OSP, OSP engineers)
• Complete high-level design based on available paths and where the network connects to the existing optical network.
• Verify DC availability for each site (sources: Fusion and power engineer)
• Verify rack space availability for each site (source: Fusion)
• Review circuits that need to be migrated. Determine which circuits can be converted to Ethernet and plan accordingly
• Verify material required for project has been ordered. If not, order required material (sources: Maximo, product owner)
• Prepare engineering job packages (EJPs) consisting of detailed parts / equipment lists, logical installation instructions in relation to individual RF field work and appropriate documentation (drawings, network diagrams, shelf layouts, etc.).
• Utilize Path Loss 5.1 analysis software for RF link engineering
• Perform proper frequency coordination based upon link type
• Antenna/Feedline Design
• Support Field Services remotely as they turn up new services
• Work collaboratively with engineers from other disciplines to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Duke network.
• Develop skills to be able to engineer and support a multi-discipline environment. (Optical, Microwave, Data, Power, etc.)
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Manages personal self-development and maintains current knowledge of the industry to leverage more effective or emerging technologies.
• Provides mentoring and training to junior staff

• Bachelor degree an Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or related Engineering field
• In addition to required degree, five (5) years minimum related work experience
• In lieu of Bachelor degree(s) AND five (5) years minimum related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 years minimum related work experience

• Direct hands-on experience with the Nokia 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR)
• Experience with the use of Path Loss 5.1 Analysis Software
• Effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience with microwave radio systems including Alcatel- Lucent MDR 8000 series
• Direct hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches, Opengear and NetGuardian management/monitoring devices, and Cambium/Nokia microwave devices
• Direct hands-on experience with Telecom UPS & DC Plant systems including Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, and Delta.
• Experience with wide area radio systems including Motorola (iDEN/SmartZone/P25) and Harris (OpenSky/P25).
• Experience with transport systems including Alcatel-Lucent (DMX family), Cisco (15454 etc.) , and new generation Ciena (3900 and 6500).
• Experience with Itron/Cisco and Ambient/Ericssion AMI infrastructure.
• Experience with cellular modems including Sierra Wireless (Raven X, GX440/450).
• Experience with SCADA networks.
• Fundamental knowledge of Agile methodology, Kanban, and Jira.
• Experience with Remedy tools and processes
• Experience and proficient with Microsoft Office, Visio, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook.
• Direct experience with a document management system and how to check-out, revise and check-in documents.
• Ability to work self-directed and be a team player.
• Ability to resolve complex issues that require significant freedom of action and sound judgment with little management oversight.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with different levels within the organization. Ability to work effectively in a work plan driven/team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Develops and applies telecom technologies for the business.
• Superior working knowledge of the telecommunications systems, associated safety policies, practices, work procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Superior inter-personal skills (listening, conflict management, approachability, negotiations) with ability and willingness to share information and transfer knowledge to others.
• Ability to present information on technically complex subjects in an understandable manner in both oral and written form to business clients and senior management.

• Set the bar high for what a company should do
• Create jobs
• Offer people an opportunity to succeed and change their station in life
• Improve the communities where we live and work through volunteering and charitable giving

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation Package
• Life & Disability Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement