Electronics Engineer/Telecommunications Specialist

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SUMMARY

The Electronics Engineer/Telecommunications Specialist position performs engineering activities in support of the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken.

Serves as the subject matter expert for telecommunications network and outside plant system design & construction.

Provides technical and system design expertise in telecommunications equipment and network design, but not limited to, wireless technology, fiber to the home, fixed wireless, RF technology.

Provides outside plant system design expertise in telecommunications infrastructure but not limited to fiber-to the-premise design, back-haul, distribution, and mid-span cabling.

Checks for incompatibilities between electric power facilities and telecommunications equipment likely to be incorporated in projects sharing physical space or right-of-way.

Evaluates outside plant cable materials and equipment for RUS Standards/Specifications, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance.

Evaluates telecommunications access equipment, data equipment, and soft-switch equipment for compliance with RUS Specifications for materials and equipment as well as Telecommunications Industry Standards and U.S. national standards. Standards include, but are not limited to, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, NEC, etc.

Makes recommendations for alternative telecommunications network system materials and equipment when the primary item is incompatible or unavailable.

Assists Market Research Specialist with materials and equipment used in telecommunications system design and construction.

Assists Market Research Specialist with creating database of all telecommunications switching equipment, wireless system and outside plant cable system materials and equipment.

Maintains Professional Engineering registration in the Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls and Communications specialty.

Remains active in telecommunications engineering, preferably in design work.

Travel may be required, up to 25%.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of three (3) years’ experience in telecommunications network and outside plant design experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Engineer In Training Registration (PE Preferred)

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Excellent computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Windows / Office.

Ability to work effectively as a member of a team to accomplish tasks and resolve technical issues.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to manage effectively multiple projects and priorities.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds, and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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