Are you a strong, result-oriented senior communications engineer with a passion for telecommunications solutions?  Do you prioritize the end-user experience while planning projects?  Are you comfortable in a distributed, de-centralized IT campus environment?

Argonne National Laboratory is looking for a skilled communications engineer who is comfortable adapting to a dynamic environment with a need for both short-term and long-term results. Ultimately, this team will be responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and strategies surrounding communications systems with a strong focus on growing into a strong end-user experience-based organization. 

In this role you can expect to:

• Be part of a small engineering team looking to grow its influence and leadership ability
• Work onsite at the Argonne campus supporting many communication systems like the radio infrastructure, cellular Distributive Antenna System (DAS), public address system, pager system, cable plant, telephone management software, and phone systems.
• Responsible for the development of strategic roadmaps for key services and technologies, providing leadership and holding accountability throughout their lifecycle.
• Act as a project leader on significant enterprise-scale projects and initiatives to translate roadmaps into class-leading IT solutions.
• Be comfortable with telecommunication principles and design
• Install, test, maintain and upgrade communications equipment
• Recommend new technologies, approaches, and techniques
• Manage requirements, specifications, and understand regulatory restrictions
• Help transform the organization from a reactive management approach to anticipating needs, issues, and addressing them early

We are a diverse, science-heavy environment balancing standardization versus flexibility, and reasonable trade-offs will need to be made to maintain a high level of user satisfaction. Over time, this group is expected to grow in size – both in personnel as well as system responsibility. 

Position Requirements

Required skills and experience:

• Analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of communications systems in an enterprise information technology environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques from the rapidly changing telecommunications management market.
• Ability to keep and update detailed documentation and drawings.
• Ability to inspect and maintain communications system throughout the lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with peers, subordinates, and all levels of management.
• Project management and time management skills with independent work capabilities.
• Ability to learn and follow Laboratory and Department of Energy policies and procedures.
• Ability to model Argonne's core values impact, respect, safety, integrity and teamwork.
• To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.
• Experience with at least one of the following (and you will receive training in the other areas):
  • Managing radio communications systems including troubleshooting, configuration, maintenance, and best practices at a large scale.
  • Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) including design, implementation, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of systems analysis and design, including troubleshooting complex or multiple integrated systems and services.
  • Knowledge of voice and data networking principles.

Preferred skills and experience:

• Knowledge of copper and fiber structured cable plant design and implementation.
• Ability to provide leadership and guidance to individuals, teams, and managed service partners.
• Strong mechanical skills consistent with install, upgrade, and troubleshooting communications equipment.
• Detail-oriented requirements, designs, and deployments.

This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (PT3 or PT4) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows:

• PT3: Bachelor’s and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent
• PT4: Bachelor’s and 6+ years of experience, or equivalent

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