RF Systems Engineer

Velco•Pinnacle Ridge, ID

1d•$68,744 - $127,284•Onsite

About The Position

VELCO is hiring an RF Systems Engineer at the Associate or Engineer level for a Rutland, Vermont-based position supporting its statewide wireless network and related fiber and microwave backhaul infrastructure. The role contributes to network operation, maintenance, design, planning, and integration, including troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging, and problem solving. The engineer will make technical recommendations and decisions and, with oversight, help manage complex technical projects. VELCO is investing in a new DMR system to upgrade communications and improve the use of its network for voice, data, and electric-grid information systems. At the Associate Engineer level, the employee learns the technical aspects, processes, tools, and physical attributes of VELCO’s radio frequency network and completes engineering assignments under direct supervision. At the mid-career Engineer level, the employee is expected to understand the network, standards, and procedures, complete assignments competently with general oversight, and assist in network design, planning, and integration. This level is typically intended for engineers with 2–7 years of experience. The position supports a collaborative, cross-functional team in an open, dog-friendly office setting and works closely with engineering, finance, and operations. It also requires travel to project sites, including radio sites, distribution utilities, substations, and construction areas throughout Vermont. Compensation is listed as $68,744.00–$127,283.52, with a midpoint of $98,013.76. Individual offers depend on factors such as qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. The total compensation package may also include benefits, paid time off, and incentive compensation.

Requirements

A BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline for the Associate Engineer level.
For the Engineer level, a BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Digital Mobile Radio experience.
Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to be both creative and analytical.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle workload and track simultaneous projects.
Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Ability to travel to project sites and access and navigate job sites and construction areas.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to maintain a fast pace while completing complex work amid competing priorities, tight timelines, frequent interruptions, and potentially emotionally fraught situations.
Ability to work additional hours when necessary.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Tait Technologies experience.
Typically 2–7 years of experience for the mid-career Engineer level.
Wireless or radio frequency technology experience with mission-critical digital mobile communication systems, including trunked radio systems, DMR, and microwave.
FCC general class commercial radio operator knowledge or experience.
Experience with operation of complex trunked radio networks, microwave backhaul networks, complex serial and Ethernet data networks, optical transport networks, Ethernet networking, and DACS.
Proficiency in planning, designing, implementing, and managing carrier-class statistical (IP) and TDM networking with consideration of traffic loading and bandwidth allocation.

Responsibilities

Support management of VELCO’s trunked radio system, microwave networks, and optical transport networks.
Follow industry-standard policies and practices to test and certify equipment commissioning, maintenance, and operation.
Help develop end-user training plans.
Provide engineering and technical support to field personnel at radio sites, distribution utilities, and substations throughout Vermont.
Monitor and identify radio traffic patterns to help ensure high availability.
Use radio frequency propagation analysis software.
Perform new and repair service requests.
Adhere to FERC and NERC communication-related standards.
Participate in network design, planning, and integration support, including troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging, and problem solving.
Help manage complex technical projects with oversight.