What are the responsibilities and job description for the Radio Implementation Engineer (RFI) position at Cerento, Inc?
Role summary
Design, document, and support communications tower sites and related IP/power infrastructure for ISP and Oil & Gas clients. Blend practical field-aware engineering with clear documentation, equipment staging, and client coordination to deliver reliable, serviceable sites.
Core responsibilities
- Site design (under PM direction): Plan and lay out communication tower sites (radios, transmission lines, grounding, enclosures).
- Documentation (2D/3D): Produce build drawings and as-builts in SketchUp, Visio, and Adobe tools for construction and troubleshooting.
- Power systems: Research and specify autonomous power solutions for remote sites (DC plants, battery/solar/generator concepts); apply grounding/bonding best practices.
- Bill of materials: Generate BOMs covering radios, power components, grounding hardware, Ethernet/PoE, transmission lines, and accessories.
- Equipment staging: Program and bench-configure equipment for deployment (IP addressing, VLANs, basic routing/QoS, radio parameters).
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve power-related and site integration issues; revise documentation as changes occur.
- Change control: Maintain clear revision history and update site records after work is performed.
Qualifications
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking (L2/L3 basics, VLANs, PoE).
- Basic AC/DC electrical theory; familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70) and Motorola R56 grounding/bonding.
- Proficiency with SketchUp, Visio, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop for site documentation.
- Clear written documentation and client communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience with remote/autonomous power sizing and environmental considerations.
- Solar PV for remote sites (array & battery sizing, MPPT controllers, hybrid gen integration, autonomy/run-time calculations).
- Low Voltage License
- CompTIA NET Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000