Broadband Engineering Consultant (Remote)

Michael Baker International•United States,

9d•$69,731 - $100,692•Remote

About The Position

Michael Baker International’s Broadband Practice provides broadband and telecommunications consulting and engineering services to public-sector clients nationwide, including state broadband offices, public agencies, municipalities, and other government entities. The practice supports broadband planning, technical advisory services, data analysis and mapping, verification and challenge support, and grant and program implementation. Its work includes evaluating broadband availability and serviceability information, interpreting ISP data and documentation, assessing broadband technologies, and supporting grant management, deployment strategy, risk assessment, and technical review across wired and wireless environments. The Broadband Engineering Consultant will support multiple broadband consulting engagements, primarily for state and local governments. The role combines broadband network expertise with analytical, communication, and project coordination skills. It includes reviewing and evaluating network designs, supporting data, and documentation, and helping with field validation activities to assess technical accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program requirements. The consultant will communicate complex telecommunications concepts through clear client-ready analyses and deliverables and may occasionally travel.

Requirements

4–8 years of experience involving broadband, telecommunications, network systems, GIS and mapping workflows, infrastructure analysis, technical consulting, or public-sector broadband program support.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a minimum of 4–6 years of broadband network design or engineering experience, primarily as a consultant.
Expert understanding of broadband technologies, including fiber and fixed wireless systems, and ability to apply this knowledge in an advisory and analytical setting.
Familiarity with network environments, including PON (GPON/XGS-PON) and/or DOCSIS concepts, and working knowledge of wireless network infrastructure, technologies, and spectrum use.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, network materials, broadband availability and serviceability information, and ISP-submitted program data, including evidence used for verification and challenge processes.
Experience working with spreadsheets and structured datasets, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting state broadband offices, public-sector telecommunications programs, or federally or state-funded broadband initiatives.
Familiarity or experience with BEAD and CPF broadband programs, grant administration support, field validation, and compliance-oriented activities.
Experience reviewing broadband funding applications and associated project-area information, risk indicators, scoring inputs, or technical support materials.
Working knowledge of satellite communications, especially as related to the BEAD program.
Experience using GIS tools such as ArcGIS or QGIS for location, project-area, or serviceability analysis.
Experience developing procedures, guidance documents, or training materials for technical or field-based teams.
Ability to translate technical broadband concepts into clear advisory guidance for clients, project teams, and public-sector stakeholders.
Certifications in network engineering design or related fields.

Responsibilities

Support public-sector consulting engagements related to broadband programs, telecommunications strategy, technical review, and data-driven decision-making.
Review and assess broadband network data and documentation, including service data, deployment project-area and location information, technology descriptions, and deployment records.
Analyze broadband serviceable locations, project areas, and related datasets using spreadsheets, tabular analysis, GIS tools, software platforms, and technical documentation to identify inconsistencies, trends, gaps, and risks.
Evaluate fiber, PON-based systems, DOCSIS concepts, and fixed and mobile wireless technologies to support technical advisory work.
Support technical review of broadband grant applications and program materials, including scoring inputs, risk indicators, and location-level documentation.
Review ISP-submitted evidence and assess data and documentation quality for verification and challenge processes; help document findings for public-sector decision-making.
Prepare technical memoranda, issue logs, comparison analyses, summary reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables.
Help clients and project teams understand deployment assumptions, cost and schedule considerations, serviceability issues, technology distinctions, and their implications for program decisions.
Coordinate and support field teams conducting broadband validation, including guidance on procedures, documentation expectations, data collection, location validation, and consistent reporting.
Provide day-to-day technical support and coordinate with project managers, analysts, GIS staff, and field personnel to resolve issues and produce timely, accurate, defensible deliverables.
Participate in internal and client meetings and present technical information in clear written and oral formats for technical and non-technical audiences.
Perform other duties as assigned.