Communications Systems Engineer

C3M Power Systems•Capitol Heights, MD

4d•$77,500 - $95,000

About The Position

The Communications Systems Engineer leads the design, development, and maintenance of technologies used in communications systems, including software, electronics, and equipment for systems such as intercom, audio visual, telephone, and fiber network infrastructure. The role supports the design and delivery of projects involving low-voltage communications systems and related hardware and software, and contributes to engineering designs, reports, plans, specifications, and other project deliverables. The position includes field surveys, client coordination, technical studies and presentations, project meetings, review of contractor submittals, quality control, and coordination with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and systems integrators. The engineer also supports technical manuals and training courses for in-house communications systems. Work takes place both in an office and at active construction sites, with a physically active environment and flexibility to work extended hours and respond to time-sensitive business needs.

Requirements

Proven experience in one or more low-voltage communications systems, such as CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, public address, intercom, audio visual, telephone, fiber/copper network infrastructure, SCADA, passenger/real-time information systems, and associated hardware and software.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or 4 years of relevant experience.
Alignment with C3M's Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, able to build relationships and people/teams, and able to set direction and execute.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and movement on job sites, bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying materials up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work at active construction sites in varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment, while following applicable safety policies and laws.
Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to monitor and respond to communications when time-sensitive business needs or emergencies arise.
Ability to complete a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and comply with random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience with transportation communications systems, including mass transit/rail or aviation.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification and desire to pursue PE certification, or PE certification.
BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for the design and delivery of projects involving CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, public address, intercom, audio visual, telephone, fiber/copper network infrastructure, SCADA, passenger/real-time information systems, and associated hardware and software.
Assist in producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications.
Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity.
Contribute to successful project delivery for a diverse range of client projects.
Assist in creating and developing communications system designs for assigned projects.
Perform field surveys and coordinate with client representatives to complete communications systems design engineering.
Establish strong client relationships.
Generate technical study reports and prepare presentations for team members and clients.
Attend project review and progress meetings with clients.
Review shop drawings and submittals for contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
Complete assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
Assist in developing project specifications.
Develop discipline-specific engineering project elements and deliverables, including reports, designs, and plans.
Aid the coordination and productivity of project team members and provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
Work with the Director of Engineering, other disciplines, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and systems integrators to ensure designs are constructible and commercially available.
Perform quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements and deliverables.
Assist with coordinating and planning discipline schedules, hours, and work distribution.
Support the development and updating of in-house communications systems technical manuals.
Support the development and updating of, and instruction for, in-house communications systems training courses.
Perform other duties as assigned.