Telecom Wireless Engineer

Job Title: Telecom Wireless Engineer – Power Utility

Job Summary

The Telecom Wireless Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of mission-critical wireless communication systems that support power utility operations. This role ensures reliable, secure, and high-performance communications for grid operations, field workforce connectivity, SCADA systems, and smart grid technologies.

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Key Responsibilities

Network Design & Engineering

• Design and engineer wireless communication systems (e.g., microwave, LTE/Private LTE/5G, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radios).

• Develop network architecture to support utility applications such as SCADA, AMI, teleprotection, and substation automation.

• Perform RF planning, link budget analysis, frequency coordination, and path studies.

• Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.

Implementation & Deployment

• Lead or support deployment of wireless infrastructure including towers, antennas, routers, and backhaul systems.

• Coordinate with construction, field crews, and vendors during installation and commissioning.

• Validate system performance through testing and commissioning activities.

Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot wireless communication issues.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on telecom assets.

• Maintain system documentation, diagrams, and asset records.

Security & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity best practices in alignment with NERC CIP and other regulatory requirements.

• Ensure communications systems meet utility reliability and compliance standards.

• Manage access controls, encryption, and secure configurations.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Support capital projects involving telecom infrastructure upgrades and expansions.

• Collaborate with IT, OT (Operational Technology), engineering, and operations teams.

• Manage vendor relationships and technical deliverables.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related field.

• 3–10+ years of experience in wireless communications engineering (utility experience strongly preferred).

• Strong understanding of RF principles, propagation, and interference analysis.

• Experience with wireless technologies such as:

o Microwave (licensed/unlicensed)

o Private LTE / CBRS / 5G

o Wi-Fi and mesh networks

• Familiarity with SCADA and utility communication requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electric utility or critical infrastructure environments.

• Knowledge of NERC CIP standards and compliance requirements.

• Certifications such as:

o CCNP/CCIE (Cisco)

o CWNP (Certified Wireless Network Professional)

o Vendor-specific certifications (Cambium, Nokia, Ericsson, etc.)

• Experience with network monitoring tools and RF planning software (e.g., Pathloss, Atoll).