Electronic Engineer 1 - Telecom (Hybrid)

Electronic Engineer 1 - Telecom (Hybrid)

Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for an Electronic Engineer 1 Telecom for their Vancouver, WA location. This position will work in the Telecommunications Engineering organization. The Telecommunications function provides engineering, design, and field support for telecommunication facilities and associated equipment. This includes fiber optics, analog/mobile radio, digital radio, power line carrier, operational telephone, microwave towers and antennas, emergency AC/DC power and UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems, communications buildings, multiplex equipment, and monitoring systems including alarm system, Fault Locating Acquisition Reporter (FLAR), microwave monitor, wide area networks used for operational data and network management. This position provides professional engineering expertise in assisting the project manager and other engineering personnel in implementing projects; supporting field maintenance crews and operations; and other related engineering activities.

This hybrid position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Electronic Engineer 1 - Telecom:

• Provide telecommunications scoping input for concept design documents and produce draft detailed design drawings and draft bills of materials and statements of work based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information compiled from multiple sources.
• Upon request of Project Manager or Contracting Officer s Representative, provide technical input and recommendations, as non-voting member of the evaluation and decision-making panel, regarding technical tradeoffs and product compliance to existing policies and standards and budgetary constraints.
• Perform engineering studies with assistance from Subject Matter Experts, and document findings in formal reports.
• Participate in teams to research and test telecommunication and related equipment.
• Assist in development of requirements for technical specifications for procurement and construction of telecommunications systems and equipment.
• Provide technical support in the administration of material contracts and project management of turnkey system contracts as requested / directed by Contracting Officer.
• Use standard telecommunications guides, design templates, standards and specifications to scope and design assigned projects.
• Assist with the preparation of innovative design templates, standards, and specifications for approval by staff, as needed, when existing documentation does not include the needs required by the project situation.
• Prepare comprehensive final scoping documents and design packages for assigned projects, including final detailed design drawings, draft statements of work (contract design and construction), and all other documents for the telecommunication equipment installation, layout, wiring, and testing for review and approval by staff.
• Prepare equipment settings sheets and all other documentation required to complete the design packages associated with assigned projects.
• Provide staff with material and equipment requirements for design projects and assist in preparing material requisitions for approval; coordinate with personnel for timely acquisition and delivery of project equipment and materials.
• Participate in the coordination of project requirements, plans of service and details with project team members and stakeholders during technical scoping.
• Participate in events at specific project sites, including scoping meetings, equipment installation, and testing phases to ensure telecommunications requirements are addressed.
• Assist in providing technical support to the construction organization during project installation and energization, including troubleshooting path obstruction and interference issues.
• Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements.

Requirements/Qualification for Electronic Engineer 1 - Telecom:

• A bachelor s degree in engineering, preferably in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, is required.
• Candidates 3 months from graduation will be considered. Proof of degree may be requested after graduation.
• 6 months of experience in Telecommunications Engineering or closely related field is required.
• Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
• Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.
• Valid U.S. Driver s License is required.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: 13492