Orbital Engineering, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Senior SCADA & Communication Engineer - Hammond, IN
Hammond, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelOrbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior SCADA & Communication Engineer to join their team in Hammond, IN. The role involves designing communication systems for microwave and fiber optic technologies, serving as a technical liaison, and performing field surveys and engineering calculations in an industrial setting.
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Responsibilities
Recommends and applies Substation and Communication Engineering principles to substation/communication engineering solutions
Recommends and applies complex electrical engineering principles and sound communication engineering solutions to nearly all types of communication engineering projects
Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise including field assessment and mitigation activities in collaboration with operational groups
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities and resolve problems/issues. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Operate and coordinate safe working practices and principles for general and field assessment activities as stated in safety and standard operating procedures
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation. Maintains accurate records and files
Design wireless, fiber optic, and serial communication systems
Conduct wireless path surveys in the field for microwave path design
Calculate microwave path performance, propagation and reliability
Evaluate microwave path designs for space diversity applications and passive reflectors for path design
Conducts engineering communication traffic studies
Designs MAS communication systems
Compiles RF safety documentation for sites where RF equipment installed
Designs multiplex systems for information transport
Designs wireless point to point T1 systems for low density applications
Designs antenna mounts including stress analysis, preparation of shop fabrication drawings
Designs new microwave site layouts
Applies ASR/ FAA obstruction standards for communication towers
Conducts FAA studies and evaluations for tower installs
Evaluates requirements for FCC tower registration
Develops detailed material list for communication projects
Interprets substation and communication schematics and wiring diagrams
Leads communication field and office meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
Proficient in basic practices of researching technical design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Ability to plan, organize and complete complex projects on schedule
Proficient in the ability to read, interpret, and correct various electric schematics and wiring diagrams
Knowledge of AutoCAD
Knowledge of engineering software packages, like PathLoss, MatLab, and RadioSoft
Understanding of communication tower standard TIA-222 latest revision
Understanding of tower wind loading, twist and sway, and strength of materials
Understanding of microwave propagation and margin calculation
Understanding of fiber optics, modes, and margin calculation
Knowledge of field survey instruments, such as transit, and theodolite
Proficiency in written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated leadership during projects and meetings with various stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
Experience in the electric utility industry performing similar work
Proficient in principles of project management
Project management certification (PMP or CAPM)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
Founded in 1969
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Timczyk
Chief Technology Officer
Brandon Otis, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFE, CVA
Chief Financial Officer
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