Temporary Smart Meter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Top Skills' Details

• 5 + years of Wireless Engineer Experience with LMR, Microwave, or LTE.
• Experience performing Design, Site Walks, Vendor Management, and Quality Control across Wireless Lifecycle
• Strong Communication and Cross Functional abilities (This role calls for technical expertise but has heavy coordination functions as well).
• MESH
• distribution engineering

Description

With the increased demand of Grid Modernization efforts (Distribution Automation, Smart Meter Infrastructure, etc) there is a consistent need to upgrade Utility networks with redundancy, resiliency, and capacity. TEKsystems is looking for an experienced Wireless Engineer to support various projects for our client in the Philly market. They currently have multiple large scale projects going on that include PLTE, Microwave Upgrades, LMR expansions, etc. All of these initiatives are stretching internal teams to be cross utilized and they need a dedicated resource to support smaller projects that are OPCO specific or aligned to one of the larger projects.

• Day to day can vary based on the candidate and where their skill set falls, but ideally this resource will be supporting MESH/Microwave equipment across the deployment lifecycle.
• They will work hand and hand with lead engineers and various vendors to provide guidance of best practices related to Design, Backhaul, Site Surveys, BOMs, Quality Control, Documentation, etc.
• This role will be a mixture of execution by the individual resource as well as coordinating with cross functional teams (IE: PMO, OPCO Engineers, OEM vendors, etc.) to drive projects along.
• Multiple different projects this resource can be cross utilized on and will vary based on their experience/specialty. This will be focused on RAN support.
• This resource will work in a hybrid capacity with current state being Monday/Friday remote and Tuesday-Thursday in office/field. Address states MOB, but there is flexibility on what office the resource reports too. Ideally will sit in the Philly market, but open to surrounding OPCOs as well.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree is highly desired, or relevant work experience.
• To be successful in this role the engineer needs a mixture of field/hands on experience as well as strong functional aptitude.
• Finally the ability to take initiative.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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