Tri-state Distributors

Responsible for managing and directing the planning, designing, implementing, and documenting of new, existing, and/or modifications of telecommunication systems and facilities.  Develops and maintains standards and procedures for telecommunications engineering design and installation requirements for generation and transmission facilities and subsystems.  Develops standards and procedures for system level engineering required for design and system additions.

Note: There is one position available, and this position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: Engineer I (Telecommunications Engineering); job grade 7; Engineer II (Telecommunications Engineering), job grade 8; Engineer III (Telecommunications Engineering); job grade 9 or Senior Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering), job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 40%, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Retirement Option, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Senior Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering) 
Hiring Salary Range: $109,000-$152,000

Engineer III (Telecommunications Engineering) 
Hiring Salary Range: $98,000-$136,000

Engineer II (Telecommunications Engineering) 
Hiring Salary Range: $88,000-$122,000

Engineer I (Telecommunications Engineering) 
Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$108,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education and/or skill level.
 

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, or a related engineering field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles and practices relating to telecommunications.
• Extensive knowledge of microwave radio systems and path calculations, VHF and UHF radio systems, telephone systems and equipment, data communications equipment, and cable plant.
• Working knowledge of government regulations impacting communications.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in design, construction, operations and maintenance of fixed telecommunicationselectronics systems. Note: The above requirements describe the experience and education qualifications for the Senior Engineer (Telecommunications Engineering). Those with less experience will be hired at the I, II or III job grade level.

Other:

• Willingness to travel up to 50 percent of the time on an annual basis. (Must possess a valid driver's license.)
• Must be able to demonstrate that he/she can perform all of the essential functions of the position.
• Experience in communications site selection, desired.

• Direct the design, specification preparation, task implementation, construction, installation, test, and evaluation for the ITS.
• Develop and maintain standards and procedures for telecommunications engineering design and installation requirements for generation and transmission facilities and subsystems.
• Develop standards and procedures for system level engineering required for design and system additions.
• Coordinate with EMS personnel to assure telecommunications engineering support of EMS requirements.
• Provide project management support in planning, scheduling, costing, coordinating, and monitoring system/facility acquisition and installation/testing activities.
• Coordinate with Telecommunications/EMS Maintenance personnel to assist in the development of maintenance procedures and analysis of operations and maintenance problems.
• Direct the design, acquisition and operation of telecommunications systems and services.
• Act as technical liaison with FCC, FAA, and other government agencies regarding telecommunications systems and facilities. 
• Participate in the development of short, mid, and longrange telecommunications plans and policies.
• Provide field engineering support/assistance related to the bulk power system protection, equipment, and controls, as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.