Moore, Oklahoma
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 02-Jan-25
Location: Maple Grove, Minnesota
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Internal Number: 383
Senior IT Telecommunications Engineer
Application due date: January 23, 2025
Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Great River Energy offers relocation assistance if applicable.
Your perspective is powerful. To do what’s never been done before, we need to think differently. We seek out people with unique backgrounds, unique skillsets and unique perspectives who want to help shape what’s next.
Summary:
Great River Energy (GRE) is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT Telecommunications Engineer to lead the analysis, design, development, implementation, and third-level support of our advanced telecommunications infrastructure. This includes data, voice, telemetry, and carrier communications systems that are integral to our operational excellence and business strategy. Join our team and contribute to the planning, design, and engineering of telecommunications systems that empower GRE, its distribution cooperatives, and its broader system operations.
Total Rewards:
A typical starting range for this position is $113,000 - $155,000 + annually. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.
Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Infrastructure Design & Support: Lead the planning, design, and engineering of telecommunications infrastructure, transport mechanisms, and architecture to support operational and business needs.
- Proven expertise in RF design, radios, and frequency planning,
- Extensive experience with towers, communication buildings, and other critical telecommunications infrastructure.
- Excellent analytical, interpretive, interpersonal, problem- solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, design, and estimating.
- Proficient in managing multiple projects, coordinating assignments, and handling multiple tasks concurrently.
- Provide third-level technical support for telecommunications infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
- Administration: Ensure business and security requirements are met through the effective administration of telecommunications systems.
- Research & Development: Stay ahead of industry trends by conducting research and analysis of telecommunications technologies, tools, and architectures to meet current and future needs.
- Operational Excellence: Provide robust support to maintain operational reliability and efficiency of telecommunications systems.
- Sense of humor and a love for making big things happen.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in electrical, electronic, or computer engineering, OR
- Education required to qualify for the Professional Engineering (PE) Examination as per the State Board of Engineering, with 6+ years of experience designing telecommunications systems, OR
- 2+ years of post-high school education in a telecommunications-related field and 10+ years of experience designing/supporting telecommunications systems.
- PE registration strongly preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical, electronic, or computer theory.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex telecommunications projects.
Apply:
Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by January 23, 2025. GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.