Telecommunications Engineering Project Consultant

Position Summary

This position will provide leadership, collaboration, and direct oversight for the interactions between the Telecommunications Engineering team and external Engineering support vendors. The position will perform engineering evaluations, strategic planning, analysis, design, project planning, and project coordination for new and existing Telecommunications systems.

Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field and 8 years Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering or related experience (OR) an Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, or related field and 10 years of Electronics, Telecommunications, Engineering, or related experience is required.

Experience planning and coordinating projects is required. Hands-on engineering design work is required. Demonstrated leadership and design skills in previous work experiences is required. Experience managing vendor partners is preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

None

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide Engineering consultant oversight to external vendors by managing the technical scope, financial budget, and requirements of project work assigned to outside engineering resources. Ensure costs, scope, safety, and standard technical/business practices are followed in projects from assignment to closeout in all project phases. Requires effective utilization of project management methodologies, prioritization, and technical acumen to achieve the desired project outcomes and schedule. Collaborates with Telecommunications leadership and the organization while serving as a resource to support project completion throughout the District.

Complete Engineering oversight required to analyze the technical and economic feasibility of new construction projects, modifications to existing systems or equipment, or changes in operation or maintenance of existing systems. Typical tasks may include: Obtain field data, investigate new technology, review regulatory requirements, review design standards and codes, develop conceptual design, prepare design calculations, determine economic feasibility, determine technical feasibility, write technical reports, present reports.

Review contract engineering work for application and verify it meets District standards and is of sound professional judgment. Direct or assist in the direction of work projects to technicians and others assigned on projects or special assignments.

Collaborate with internal and external customers on identification of and validation for business work necessary to grow and/or convert the telecommunication system. Establish solid working relationships with key industries and customer entities to stay updated on utility and telecommunication improvements occurring in the field.

Provide technical direction or input to others within the telecommunication team as it relates to meeting deadlines and budget constraints associated with elimination of technical debt, new construction, and/or existing upgrades necessary to meet growing customer demand.

Accountable for other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies