Telecom Wireless Engineer

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Job Title: Telecom Wireless Engineer – Power Utility

Job Summary

The Telecom Wireless Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical wireless communication systems that support power utility operations. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performance communications for grid operations, field workforce connectivity, SCADA systems, and smart grid technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Engineering

• Design and engineer wireless communication systems (e.g., microwave, LTE/Private LTE/5G, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios).
• Develop network architecture to support utility applications such as SCADA, AMI, teleprotection, and substation automation.
• Perform RF planning, link budget analysis, frequency coordination, and path studies.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.
  
  

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead or support deployment of wireless infrastructure including towers, antennas, routers, and backhaul systems.
• Coordinate with construction, field crews, and vendors during installation and commissioning.
• Validate system performance through testing and commissioning activities.
  
  

Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot wireless communication issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on telecom assets.
• Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and asset records.
  
  

Security & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity best practices in alignment with NERC CIP and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure communications systems meet utility reliability and compliance standards.
• Manage access controls, encryption, and secure configurations.
  
  

Project Management & Collaboration

• Support capital projects involving telecom infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
• Collaborate with IT, OT (Operational Technology), engineering, and operations teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and technical deliverables.
  
  

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3–10 years of experience in wireless communications engineering (utility experience strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of RF principles, propagation, and interference analysis.
• Experience with wireless technologies such as:
• Microwave (licensed/unlicensed)
• Private LTE / CBRS / 5G
• Wi-Fi and mesh networks
• Familiarity with SCADA and utility communication requirements.
  
  

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility or critical infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of NERC CIP standards and compliance requirements.
• Certifications such as:
• CCNP/CCIE (Cisco)
• CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional)
• Vendor-specific certifications (Cambium, Nokia, Ericsson, etc.)
• Experience with network monitoring tools and RF planning software (e.g., Pathloss, Atoll).