Job Description

Job Title: Telecommunications Engineering and Construction Supervisor

Location: Spring, TX

Schedule: 5/40

Type: Contract (12-month assignment with the possibility for extension)

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision, Dental, and 401(k)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Airswift is seeking a skilled Senior Telecommunications Engineer that will be responsible for coordinating and directing all telecommunications-related engineering, design, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities on global projects.

This role oversees the EPC contractor/subcontractor for telecom scope, ensuring cost-effective designs that meet project requirements within budget and schedule. The engineer ensures compliance with technical specifications, coordinates interfaces, and resolves technical issues related to telecommunications systems.

With deep expertise in the telecom discipline, this technical leader provides guidance to teams, functional organizations, and mentees, influencing projects and business units to improve decision-making and work processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Telecommunications engineering expertise and oversight, including transport systems (subsea/terrestrial fiber optics, microwave, VSAT).
• Supervise construction and commissioning teams, ensuring compliance with hazardous area requirements (Class I, II, III / Division I, II / EXd, EXi, Exe / ATX zones).
• Manage design, installation, and financial aspects of infrastructure projects, including telecom towers, antennas, and radio systems (VHF, MF, UHF).
• Offer technical consultation, quality assurance, and guide contractors on telecommunications requirements, including voice systems, PAGA, CCTV, and access control.
• Mentor junior engineers, lead teams in resolving technical challenges, and share knowledge.
• Review technical specifications, procurement packages, and vendor data for LAN/WAN/switches/routers.
• Coordinate interface requirements with various teams and liaise with project management and contractors.
• Monitor contractor activities, compliance, and prepare technical specifications.
• Assist in procurement, bid evaluations, and develop installation, testing, and maintenance plans.
• Maintain weight and electrical load control reports.
• Resolve design-related issues, interfaces, and advise on emerging issues within telecommunications design.
• Conduct briefings, provide input for project reporting, and evaluate contractor queries and change requests.
• Participate in plant checkout, start-up, and review lessons learned for project applicability.
• Manage delivery schedules, milestones, and collaborate on execution plans to ensure quality control.
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to non-routine problems, expanding influence beyond core technical disciplines and demonstrating the ability to influence without direct authority.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCES

• Strong project management skills in design, implementation, personnel planning, and economic analysis/evaluation.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field preferred; other degrees, such as MIS considered based on experience.
• Excellent organization, team building, leadership, project planning, and communication skills.
• Current knowledge of telecommunications and computing systems.
• Analytical skills to make accurate and effective design decisions in complex situations.
• In-depth understanding of:
• Transport systems (subsea/terrestrial fiber optics, microwave, VSAT)
• Telecom towers and antennas
• Radio systems (VHF, MF, UHF)
• Voice systems
• Public Address/General Alarm (PAGA)
• CCTV and access control
• LAN/WAN/switches/routers
• Hazardous area requirements (Class I, II, III / Division I, II / EXd, EXi, Exe / ATX zones)
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects within short timeframes.

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