Telecommunications Network Engineer

Performs Outside Plant/Inside Plant (OSP/ISP) Project Management, Quality Control and Final Testing for all Information Management Directorate (IMD) Telecom Projects

Conducts OSP/ISP provisioning and maintenance of design drawings

Provides direct assistance for the overall maintenance of ISP installations, as well as with new equipment.

This includes network, data center, WAN and LAN hardware, in addition to systematic upgrades, as required

Researches local power code and policies to be integrated into the network design process

Conducts proposed project site surveys

Examines ‘As-Built’ plans and test results, to include reviewing the drawings of all underground and above ground elements, ensuring that all applicable construction and engineering requirements are met, and/or applying approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements

Provides engineering guidance about telecommunication, CCTV, CATV, and intrusion detection system (IDS) issues to ensure that the infrastructure is properly installed to take care of communication needs

Identifies and rectifies OSP/ISP-related engineering problems with innovative solutions while developing construction designs and/or drawings

Performs root cause analysis on communication issues and research methods to increase connectivity efficiency

Provides proposed project cost estimates, material lists/bill of materials (BOM) recommendations and design

Plans, designs, implements, and troubleshoots telecommunication systems, network, and plant facilities, to include defining plans for the implementation of new plant construction and/or the modification of existing facilities

Plans, designs and troubleshoots small to large telecommunication networks consisting of Microwave, fiber optics, Private Branch Exchange (PBX) LAN’s, encryption etc.

Assists with vendor selection, working with vendors to obtain quotations, and responding to the Requests for Proposals (RFP) by developing technical documentation, graphical artwork, and material lists for the RFP as required

Provides support and consult to internal customers on voice communications related issues and services such as adds/moves/changes to existing communications networks

Produces accurate telecommunications network diagrams in 2D or 3D, as required, within time constraints

Researches and maintains an understanding of various telecommunication products and services, to include protective distribution systems (PDS) and Panduit systems

Extensive contact will be required with external service providers of Microwave, Power, Fiber Optic and other communication vendors

Provides support and consulting to customers on subsurface site survey-related issues and services, such as routing or changes in direction or location.

Performs other duties and assignments, as required

US Citizenship required

Active Secret Clearance, or above required

Associate degree in Engineering or related field (Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, Electrical and/or Electronics Communications Engineering or Telecommunications Engineering)

Three (3) or more years of proven work experience in the Telecommunication Engineering field, designing and implementing networks, troubleshooting, and with site surveys as a Telecommunications Network Engineer, or in a similar role

Must have proven work experience in the telecommunication engineering field, designing and implementing networks, troubleshooting, and with site surveys

Must be able to obtain a Kuwait Driver’s License (KDL) or International Driver’s Permit

Must have possession all of the following certifications:

BICSI OSP Designer

Fiber-to-the-x Outside Plant Design (FTTx-OSP Design)

Certified Outside Plant Fiber Optic Specialist

BICSI Information Transport System (ITS) Technician, or equivalent certification/training

Must be able to produce a bill of materials (BOM) and complete network diagrams in a 2D format with and/or without elevation via AutoCAD, or a similar platform

Experience writing or assisting with the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance of Work Statements (POWs), and/or similar contracting-related documents

In-depth understanding of outside plant facilities, such as, cable sizing, cable counts, and cable records

Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word

3D AutoCAD design experience preferred

Systems design experience with the following: CCTV, CATV, IPTV, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), LAN/WAN/CAN, radio frequency engineering, microwave, Layer 2 networks, optical line terminals (OLT), and/or advanced AutoCAD functionalities

Capable of effectively communicating technical information in English, both written and verbal

Excellent Customer service

Knowledgeable in the use of power tools and test equipment

Knowledgeable to act on unique or recurring telecommunications problems

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills