Sr Telecommunications Engineer

The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.

Reporting directly to the Director, Telecommunications, the Senior Telecommunications Engineer will provide recommendations, design requirements, and specifications for telecommunications and related electronic equipment used throughout Metra. Provide project management for "in-house" engineering projects and is the Metra representative for "Turn-Key" projects. Technical liaison for telecommunications carriers (such as AT&T, Verizon, Comcast). Research new technologies; provide cost estimates and forecasts future telecommunication needs. Conduct field surveys, evaluate system performance, and assist in system design upgrades. Responsible for QMP for telecommunication related projects. Initiate and maintain current FCC licenses. Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends. Perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

1. Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology OR in lieu of degree, must have any combination of education and experience in telecommunications that equals four (4) years.
2. In addition to #1, must have eight (8) years of electrical engineering experience.
3. Must have five (5) years of telecommunications project management experience that includes system design, supervision of system integration, procurement, construction, installation, testing and commissioning.
4. Must have coursework or experience in analog circuits, digital circuits, integrated circuits, switching power supplies, computer networking, modulation, detection theory, antennas and/or propagation.
5. Knowledge of telecommunication systems required.
6. Proficient in the use of telecommunication test equipment, hand tools, and other telecommunication devices.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Valid driver's license required.
9. Must be Rules qualified within 60 days.

Preferences:

1. FCC license preferred.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees' use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for pre-employment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

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