Senior Radio Frequency Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior RF Engineer

, You will serve as the

subject matter expert (SME)

for

LMR

and

Microwave

technologies, providing strategic technical guidance in

propagation modeling

,

interference mitigation

, and

spectrum management

. This role also involves supporting

business development initiatives

by preparing technical proposals, defining project scope, estimating level of effort, and developing implementation plans.

You will also take the leadership role in

project execution

, ensuring high-quality technical delivery and alignment with client expectations. You will collaborate with

cross-functional teams

and

industry-leading vendors

to advance wireless communication systems within the

utility sector

. Occasional travel to client sites will be required for system inspections, testing, and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the end-to-end RF engineering lifecycle, including design, modeling, deployment, testing, and optimization.

- Provide expert technical advice and consulting services to internal teams and external clients.

- Develop and review RF system designs, specifications, and documentation in compliance with industry standards.

- Conduct system performance assessments and implement optimization strategies.

- Support business development activities, including proposal creation, scope definition, and cost estimation.

- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company quality assurance processes.

- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.

Skills and Competencies

- Experience:

Minimum of

11 years

of relevant experience in

wireless communications

; utility sector experience preferred.

- Technical Expertise:

Advanced understanding of RF design principles, engineering standards, and wireless system architectures.

- Technology Proficiency:

- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with

LMR

,

Microwave

, and

LTE

systems.

- Familiarity with configuring and testing wireless systems across multiple radio vendors.

- Knowledge of or experience with

RF/Microwave radio equipment configuration

is an advantage.

- Professional Skills:

- Strong

analytical

,

critical thinking

, and

complex problem-solving

abilities.

- Excellent

oral and written technical communication

skills.

- Consulting mindset

with proven

quality assurance

and

presentation skills

.

- Leadership:

Ability to independently apply advanced RF concepts to complex challenges (e.g., interference mitigation) and lead engineering teams on medium to high complexity projects.

Education / Training / Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree

in

Engineering

from an accredited program (recognized either in the home country or country of practice).

- Minimum of

11 years of related work experience

in RF or wireless communications engineering.

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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