Electronics Engineer/Telecommunications Specialist - USDA - BABAA (Part-Time)
Chickasaw Nation Industries

Job Info

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SUMMARY

The Electronics Engineer/Telecommunications Specialist position performs engineering activities in support of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Serves as the subject matter expert for telecommunications network and outside plant system design & construction.

Serves as the subject matter expert for electric power system design and construction.

Provides technical expertise in electric power system design and construction, including, but not limited to, generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity.

Evaluates electric power system materials and equipment for proper fitment, function, and compatibility with the electric system design.

Evaluates electric power system materials and equipment for Build America, Buy America Act compliance.

Evaluates electric power system materials and equipment for U.S. national standards compliance, such as, but not limited to, IEEE, ANSI, ASTM, USDA-Rural Utilities Service, Etc.

Makes recommendations for alternative power system material and equipment.

Assists with Market Research for materials and equipment used in power system design and construction.

Assists with creation of database of BABAA compliant power system materials and equipment.

Serves as the subject matter expert for telecommunications network and outside plant system design & construction.

Provides technical and system design expertise in telecommunications equipment and network design, but not limited to, wireless technology, fiber to home, fixed wireless, RF technology.

Provides outside plant system design expertise in telecommunications infrastructure but not limited to fiber-to the-premise design, back-haul, distribution, and mid-span cabling.

Checks for incompatibilities between electric power facilities and telecommunications equipment likely to be incorporated in projects sharing physical space or right-of-way.

Evaluates outside plant cable materials and equipment for RUS Standards/Specifications, and Build America, Buy America Act compliance.

Evaluates telecommunications access equipment, data equipment, and soft-switch equipment for compliance with RUS Specifications for materials and equipment as well as Telecommunications Industry Standards and U.S. national standards. Standards include, but are not limited to, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, NEC, etc.

Makes recommendations for alternative telecommunications network system materials and equipment when the primary item is incompatible or unavailable.

Assists Market Research Specialist with materials and equipment used in telecommunications system design and construction.

Assists Market Research Specialist with creating database of all telecommunications switching equipment, wireless system and outside plant cable system materials and equipment.

Maintains Professional Engineering registration in the Electrical and Computer: Electronics, Controls and Communications specialty.

Remains active in telecommunications engineering, preferably in design work.

Travel may be required, up to 25%.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and minimum of three (3) years' experience in telecommunications network and outside plant design experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Engineer In Training Registration (PE Strongly Preferred)

US Citizenship Required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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