Senior Telecommunications Specialist - Aviation & Federal (Kansas City)

Job Duties

• Lead telecommunications design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, governmental and military facilities.
• Design telecommunications components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Research and compile project related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Compile information for client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Oversee field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Prepare and present project budgets and cost estimates.
• Report project performance.
• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to the telecommunications engineering practice.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Provide performance feedback to managers about staff performance.
• Participate in recruitment and development of staff.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering Technology or related degree from an accredited program.
• 7 years of telecommunications engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Strong knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Advanced knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Advanced computer skills (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM (Revit), Civil 3D, PLS, PLS-CADD, RISA-3D, MathCADD), and/or hydraulic, hydrologic, pavement, telecommunications analysis programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.