General Engineer, Telecom Engineering

Job Summary:
Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for coordinating and executing engineering activities. The role requires high technical aptitude and problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful.

• Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment.

• Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Job Description:
Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise.
Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.
Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
Reviews and authenticate designs.
Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.
Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications.
Supports material procurement.
Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned.
Provides engineering support to field and construction groups.
Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards.
Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.
Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.

This position will also place a strong focus on the following key functions:

Microwave
Radio Frequency Design- link budgeting and path clearance
Frequency and spectrum planning
Implementation-configuration and integration
Performance optimization

Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)
System Design- coverage and capacity design
Architecture-trunking and Internet Protocol Networking
Device management
Interference detection and quality

Cellular Wireless Network Engineering
Radio Frequency Planning- cellular coverage and capacity modeling
Cell site selection
Equipment selection
Optimization-KPI tuning and monitoring
Technology Upgrade-feature testing rollout

Additional Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications
Education and experience
BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
Five years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience. Master's degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year.

Licenses
"Associate" Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.

Skills
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.
Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.
Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in engineering
Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects
Travel Requirements
Travels: Yes
Percent of time: 30%
Overnight required: Yes approximately

Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Frequently
Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom
Climb - Seldom
Kneel - Seldom
Grab - Seldom
Bend - Seldom
Lift/carry over LBS approximately.
Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle
Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions
Wet or Humid - Seldom
Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom
Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom
Working in high places - Seldom
Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom
Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom
Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom
Work with Electricity - Seldom
Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business.

About Us
LUMA was created especially for Puerto Rico. We combine the expertise and resources of our parent companies, ATCO and Quanta Services. They are leading companies in services and solutions in the electric power sectors in North America and have taken their action to more than 100 countries around the world. They have a combined workforce of nearly 50,000 employees, as well as equipment and resources that will be available to Puerto Rico.

Together, this group operates more than 52,000 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines, covering 165,000 square miles of territory, and has overseen more than $51 billion in disaster recovery programs and supported over 300 state, local, and territorial jurisdictions. , with a wide range of emergency management services.

At LUMA, people come first and safety is the foundation of our work.
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