Telecom Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX (NOW HIRING)

Additional Information: Update- we are already receiving over-qualified candidates. Going over a bit on the 5yrs max is ok, if the candidate is exceptional they will consider maximum 7-8 yrs.

Also - Similar tools to Infovista Planet and other GIS tooks is fine. The crux of this job description is the field experience with Bill of Material, Construction Drawings, installation support in the field, and is not afraid to put things together and think outside the box. In other words, if someone possess the field experience and is light on Planet and GIS, I will consider.

Duration: 6+ Months contract, with potential extension or conversion to full-time, based on performance and client need.

Location Type: US Locations- Onsite-

Ann Arbor, MI

Bloomington, MN

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Houston, TX

Orlando, FL

Phoenix, AZ

Raleigh/Cary, NC

Tualatin, OR

Other Locations:

Atlanta, GA

Austin, TX

Boston, MA

Chattanooga, TN

Chicago, IL

College Station, TX

Irvine, CA

Jacksonville, FL

Walnut Creek, CA

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are made available after 90 days. There are no additional benefits provided during the contract period (no PTO, no Paid Holidays, etc.).

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Telecom Engineer with 2-5 years of experience to support wireless design, field validation, construction drawings, lab testing. and wireless infrastructure engineering.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in preliminary RF design using Infovista Planet, GIS tools (such as ArcGIS, QGIS), and field/site engineering support. This role bridges design and deployment for private LTE (pLTE), requiring both analytical and practical engineering skills.

The candidate will contribute to coverage modeling, site evaluations, construction drawings review (redlining), and RF lab testing. Responsibilities include performing path surveys, optimizing wireless systems, configuring radio equipment, preparing radio and antenna installation documentation, and supporting clients in the field work.

This position offers opportunities to collaborate with cross functional teams and engage with major wireless equipment providers such as Nokia, Ericsson, and others. Occasional travel to client sites for path and site surveys, inspections, and system validation is required.

Description:

As a Telecom Engineer, you will execute wireless engineering activities across the full project lifecycle-from initial survey and design through implementation, testing, and optimization. We have an immediate need for a client in Tampa, FL where your participation on regular basis is needed. You are to support installation and commissioning efforts in the field.

Engineering Design Duties

Perform link budget calculations, reliability analysis, and path feasibility studies for wireless systems.

Design, model, and optimize wireless technologies, such as Narrow Band, LTE/5G, Land Mobile Radio, using Infovista Planet, including coverage analysis, frequency assignment, and interference analysis.

Participate in field cabinet designs where radios/modems, switches, routers, battery back up

Be able to generate Bill of Material for a particular design.

Familiarity with grounding standards when it comes to field installation.

General Engineering Duties

Support client field requests and design options.

Serve as a technical specialist for engineering concepts to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Collaborate with project management to meet project scope, schedule, and budget goals.

Create comprehensive Bill of Materials (BoM) for telecom sites related to electric utilities.

Document and implement site installation standards including grounding for telecom equipment

Provide guidance on construction drawings

Support equipment installation and site integration on-site

Job Requirements:

Qualification & Education:

Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred

2-5 years of wireless communications related work experience

Utility experience is strongly preferred

Experience with clients facing presentations and delivering technical workshops

Experience writing and delivering MOPs, processes, testing procedures and technical documents

Working knowledge of RF design and engineering design principles, guides and standards.

Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision

Specific product knowledge and hands-on configuration experience on a variety of radio vendors is preferred.

Experience testing wireless systems.

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or other engineering degree related to Communications

PE License is preferred