Telecommunications Engineer - Lockard & White : Job Details

Lockard & White (L&W) is currently seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to work on a project just south of Houston, TX. This is an on-site project which will require you to be in the office 5 days a week or traveling around the state of Texas as necessary. Must have 5+ years of experience with the detailed design, planning, implementation and deployment of telecommunications infrastructure and technology. Specific experience with microwave, two-way radio, and point to multipoint wireless telecom projects for electric utilities, oil and gas companies, railroads, and/or public safety organizations is highly desired. Experience with commercial wireless carriers deploying voice and data networks will be considered. Must have practical experience in leading project-based engineering teams and acting as the point of contact between vendors, clients, and sub-contractors.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited university.
• Willingness to travel up to 30 percent of the time throughout the state of Texas
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• Strong work ethic and cultural fit

Preferred Qualifications

• Project experience within target industries (Oil & Gas, Electric Utility)
• P.E. stamp highly desired but not required.
• Experience in consulting engineering environment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in IT / Telecom field including Security & Safety, wired & wireless communication in Oil & Gas Projects and extensive knowledge in LAN & WAN, ACS, CCTV, FOC, IDS, PAGA, Hotline systems, F&G and IP telephone, etc.
• Experience with microwave/mobile radio/point to multipoint system planning, design, and implementation
• Understand RF propagation modeling, coverage planning, and how to use current coverage planning software. Experience with Pathloss and/or EDX a plus.
• Have experience with field coverage testing and verification
• Be familiar with the FCC Part 90 & 101 rules and regulations
• Experience with FCC auctioned spectrum (i.e. 220 & 700 MHz) a plus
• Understand mobile data applications and use/deployment of new and innovative broadband wireless systems and techniques (LTE) to support mobile data applications
• Understand antenna systems including the use of combiners, multi-couplers and sophisticated distributed antenna systems and solutions
• Be willing to spend time in the field to accomplish the goals of our clients
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Understanding of IP Networking. CCNA certification a plus.

About us

Lockard & White, Inc. is a well-known WBENC-certified woman-owned business and a respected leader in telecommunications engineering for critical infrastructure industries. Through decades of dedication and focus, it has earned a reputation for delivering quality services within the Electric Utility, and Petrochem/Oil & Gas verticals, supporting several of the largest energy providers and operators in the western hemisphere.

L&W provides world class strategic planning and consulting, engineering and project/construction management for the design/build of telecommunications systems comprised of multiple technologies and supporting various applications for our clients, including wired/wireless networks, TDM/IP transport, land mobile radio, field area networks, and more. Follow us on www.landw.com. Lockard & White is an Equal Opportunity Employer for Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.