Electronic Engineer Technician - Atlantic

State of Iowa • Atlantic - 50022 - Cass County, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Transportation is hiring an Electronic Engineering Technician for its Radio Support team in Atlantic, Iowa. The role supports wired and wireless communication technologies serving DOT vehicles and facilities, statewide tower sites, Traffic Management Centers, and public safety partners. The technician installs, programs, aligns, maintains, and troubleshoots communication systems and infrastructure to help ensure reliable statewide operations. The position also supports system planning and upgrades, coordinates with contractors and partner agencies, and provides technical backup to Field Communication Technicians.

The scheduled hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position may require overtime, weekend work, 24/7 on-call availability when necessary, and overnight travel. A valid Class C non-commercial driver's license is required and must be maintained. The employee must have sufficient color perception to distinguish wire colors and normal-range hearing, with or without correction.

The Iowa Department of Transportation describes its mission as Making Lives Better Through Transportation and identifies its core values as Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Requirements

• Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: five years of full-time technical electronic engineering work experience; a combined total of five years of education and/or such experience, with 30 semester hours of accredited college coursework in electronic engineering counting as one year of experience; an associate's degree in electronic engineering plus three years of full-time technical electronic engineering experience; or a four-year degree in electronic engineering plus one year of full-time technical electronic engineering experience.
• Have and maintain a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• Be able to be on call 24 hours a day when necessary and travel, including overnight stays when assignments require them.
• Have sufficient color perception to differentiate among wire colors used in telecommunications and electronics.
• Have normal-range hearing, with or without correction.

Responsibilities

• Install, program, align, and maintain microprocessor-controlled radio and wireless communication systems at DOT buildings, maintenance garages, airports, tower sites, weigh stations, RWIS sites, and DOT vehicles.
• Design and support cabling, antenna systems, RF links, and related infrastructure; review plans for new facilities, specify system requirements, and coordinate work with contractors and partner agencies.
• Administer and maintain the Motorola Network Management Terminal for managing DOT radio configurations within the Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System (ISICS).
• Troubleshoot radio, wireless, computer, and server issues using specialized diagnostic equipment, including problems at remote sites and complex technical issues in the field.
• Set up, configure, and operationally test WAVE PTX dispatch and cellular integration systems, and coordinate system updates used by the Transportation Management Center and Highway Helper operations.
• Serve as a technical resource and backup for Field Communication Technicians, provide guidance, answer questions, and cover communication areas as needed.
• Maintain inventories and records for communication equipment, test instruments, vehicles, and technology assets, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with operational standards.
• Coordinate projects and work schedules, provide customer service, and support system upgrades, new facility planning, and decommissioning of legacy communication infrastructure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance; insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Paid time off effective immediately, including biweekly vacation accrual, separate sick leave, accrual rollover each year, and nine paid holidays per year.
• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors, including vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling, legal, and financial services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree