Distribution Systems Engineer

Job Title: Distribution Systems Engineer




Location: Fully Remote with Travel (75-100%)





Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance





Job Description:





Our client is seeking Junior up to Senior level DS (Distribution Systems)


Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include


DS Engineer, DS Engineer Senior, and DS Engineer Advisor. These positions


are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/


Space Force Bases around the world.





HOW A DS (Distribution Systems) ENGINEER SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT





Field Engineer provides technical expertise to modernize network design


and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases


globally. The Field Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the


survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts


and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired


functionality of the network.





Primary Responsibilities:





This position will perform the following duties:





- Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to


coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts,


personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on


time.





- Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear,


consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with


internal and external project stakeholders





- Technical support – provide input into the distribution systems


design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and


operation teams.





- Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work


scopes for a given AF/SF base.





Other tasks include:





- Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of


assigned projects





- Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order


and administrative reporting





- Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks





- Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload





- Provides input into risk tracking process.





- Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering


liaison.





- Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.





- Coordinates development of deliverables and products.





- Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.





- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.





- Participates in special projects as required.





- Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.





WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:





Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area


applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be


substituted in lieu of degree.





Required Experience:





- For JUNIOR level: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT


upgrade projects in the DoD environment.





- For SENIOR level: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT


upgrade projects in the DoD environment.





- For ADVISOR level: 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT


upgrade projects in the DoD environment.





Technical Skills:





- Familiarity with distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and implementation


documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design


documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity


matrices





- Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing





- Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions





Skills & Abilities:





- Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.





- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents


and governmental regulations





- Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work


collaboratively





- Strong coordination and organizational skills





- Excellent written and oral communication skills





DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:





- Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools





Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance required





Location: Work location will be remote but will require extensive travel.


Working locations will vary but will be located on site at Air Force/Space


Force Bases around the world. Locations include 2-Hawaii Hickam AFB,


2 Guam Anderson AFB, 3 Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, 2 Eielson AFB.