Senior Telecommunications Specialist - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

The Senior Telecommunications Specialist will work on telecommunications design teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Senior Telecommunications Specialist will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting telecommunications plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Lead telecommunications design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design telecommunications components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies advanced knowledge of commonly used telecommunications engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the telecommunications engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Oversee field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates. Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the telecommunications engineering practice. Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance. Participate in recruitment and development of staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program and 7 years of telecommunications engineering experience, consulting preferred required. Or,
• Associate Degree and 9 years required. Or,
• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years required.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Advanced knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures. Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, telecommunications analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.