Job Description
A client is looking for an RF engineer for a contract position based in Providence, RI. This employee will be responsible for FCC License coordination and frequency searching for the Land, Mobile and Radio systems. They will assist with the design of terrain coverage analysis for the VHF and UHF frequency software using RF modeling analysis software. They will also model the coverage using heat maps. Their main goal is to identify gaps using frequency propagation and the terrain of area to show where there are gaps in coverage. Days will vary based on their workload – some days will be spent completing design work in Visio to produce drawings and others may have them conducting site visits to Pennsylvania to look at locations, survey sites and inspect their rack space within the substations and RF Shelters.
Reason for opening: Project in occurring in 3 parts
1st - Field LMR sites, tower sites – modifying, new builds, antennas
2nd – Dispatching console integration deployment
3rd – business communication and coordination of vehicle mobile radio installations – PM experience.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications working with radio frequency (RF)
• Experience with Land, Mobile and Radio coverage support
• Electrical Engineering degree - or relevant experience
• Experience designing and managing the terrain coverage analysis with UHF (Ultra High Frequency)
• Able to drive to company headquarters in Pennsylvania
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Fiber optic knowledge
• Background in the Utilities, Public Works, first responder, or military
• Utility microwave and tower structure experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.