KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design point-to-point and/or point-to-multipoint wireless communication links for a statewide wireless network.
• Microwave path planning including map study, use of GIS tools, traffic routing design.
• Preparation of channel planning diagrams and route maps.
• Perform link budgets and system planning reports.
• Perform pre-installation surveys, and radio path surveys.
• Coordinate with path survey providers.
• Preparation of documents for frequency coordination.
• Preparation of FCC license applications.
• Detailed design of equipment installation for power, grounding, feedlines and antenna to meet client and electrical code requirements.
• Coordinate with radio network construction crews in the field.
• Preparation of procurement specifications and supporting cost estimates.
• Troubleshoot construction and radio network design issues in the field.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent experience with wireless propagation modeling tools (e.g. Atoll, Cell Plan, Planet, EDX and/or Pathloss).
• EDX is preferred, but relevant experience with others will be considered as well.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Microwave system design experience: link budgets, site evaluation, path feasibility evaluation, on-site path studies, specification of equipment, antennas, feedlines, and diversity measures.
• Ability to perform and coordinate all stages of RF design.
• Experience creating design drawings including interconnection diagrams and schematics.
• Able to create new and modify existing site-specific construction drawings and specifications.
• Able to relocate to Rochester, NY or be willing to travel 50-75% of the time for the duration of the project.
• Excellent supervisory, budgeting, and delegation skills.
• Knowledge of the design, installation and provision a wide range of mission critical WANs/MANs/LANS and equipment – DWDM, SONET, Ethernet, MPLS, OTN, and/or other Carrier class networks.
• Installation and troubleshooting of any or all the above in the field.
• Learning on the Fly.
• Problem Solving.
• Intellectual Horsepower.
• Written Communications.
• Drive For Results.
• Listening and Dealing with Ambiguity.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline.

Required Skills Required Experience