General Engineer, Telecom Engineering

LUMA Energy

11d

About The Position

Reporting to the Supervisor/Manager this position is responsible for coordinating and executing engineering activities. The role requires high technical aptitude and problem-solving ability, and excellent teamwork skills to be successful. • Influences project decisions having a moderate impact on the company that may include leading employees or contractors in the commissioning of electrical systems and equipment. • Applies technical knowledge to help promote a safe work environment and to enhance customer satisfaction. Job Description: Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise. Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations. Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers. Reviews and authenticate designs. Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating. Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications. Supports material procurement. Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned. Provides engineering support to field and construction groups. Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards. Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management. Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned. Other duties as assigned. This position will also place a strong focus on the following key functions: Microwave Radio Frequency Design- link budgeting and path clearance Frequency and spectrum planning Implementation-configuration and integration Performance optimization Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) System Design- coverage and capacity design Architecture-trunking and Internet Protocol Networking Device management Interference detection and quality Cellular Wireless Network Engineering Radio Frequency Planning- cellular coverage and capacity modeling Cell site selection Equipment selection Optimization-KPI tuning and monitoring Technology Upgrade-feature testing rollout Additional Job Description: Minimum Qualifications Education and experience BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college. Five years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience. Master’s degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year. Licenses “Associate” Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects. Skills General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment. Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions. Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers. Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments. Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues. Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in engineering Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects Travel Requirements Travels: Yes Percent of time: 30% Overnight required: Yes approximately Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom Climb - Seldom Kneel - Seldom Grab - Seldom Bend - Seldom Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS approximately. Vision - Vision acuity to operate vehicle Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to Working Conditions Wet or Humid - Seldom Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Seldom Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom Working in high places - Seldom Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom Work with Electricity - Seldom Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and it is because of this that we offer equal employment opportunity to both our employees and candidates, while also striving for an environment that is free of any form of discrimination and harassment. We base our employment decision solely on the qualifications of the individual, their merits, and the present needs of the business. LUMA was created especially for Puerto Rico. We combine the expertise and resources of our parent companies, ATCO and Quanta Services. They are leading companies in services and solutions in the electric power sectors in North America and have taken their action to more than 100 countries around the world. They have a combined workforce of nearly 50,000 employees, as well as equipment and resources that will be available to Puerto Rico. Together, this group operates more than 52,000 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines, covering 165,000 square miles of territory, and has overseen more than $51 billion in disaster recovery programs and supported over 300 state, local, and territorial jurisdictions. , with a wide range of emergency management services. At LUMA, people come first and safety is the foundation of our work.

Requirements

BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
Five years of applicable engineering experience or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience.
Master’s degree or a Puerto Rico PE License counts as one year.
“Associate” Certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects.
General knowledge and experience with regulations, guides, standards, codes, methods, and practices necessary to perform assignments for a specific discipline, various installations, or services
Business knowledge in the utility & regulated environment.
Proven experience applying sound judgment to make decisions.
Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
Excellent team player and ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments.
Problem-solving skills with proven ability to resolve engineering issues.
Mentor to junior engineers, specialists, and designers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering
Professional Engineering License issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects

Responsibilities

Performs assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering expertise.
Prepares functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.
Coordinates of design activities as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers.
Reviews and authenticate designs.
Works in planning, coordination, budgeting, and cost estimating.
Develops and updates single line diagrams, and design drawings, and equipment specifications.
Supports material procurement.
Conducts QA/QC design review, and support closing gaps and managing lessons learned.
Provides engineering support to field and construction groups.
Utilizes, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards.
Provides reporting, including presentations to work groups and management.
Position may be required to work extended hours including major storm restoration work and associated drills as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Microwave Radio Frequency Design- link budgeting and path clearance
Frequency and spectrum planning
Implementation-configuration and integration
Performance optimization
Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) System Design- coverage and capacity design
Architecture-trunking and Internet Protocol Networking
Device management
Interference detection and quality
Cellular Wireless Network Engineering
Radio Frequency Planning- cellular coverage and capacity modeling
Cell site selection
Equipment selection
Optimization-KPI tuning and monitoring
Technology Upgrade-feature testing rollout