DS Engineer

Job Title DS Engineer Job Location Oklahoma City, OH Compensation $60/hr Eligibility / Clearance Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance. Security Clearance Level: Active DOW Secret Level Clearance required. Job Description 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, ideally in a DOW environment on IT upgrade projects. Strong working knowledge of distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design and implementation documents such as design documentation, as-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices. Familiar with all aspects of fiber testing. Thorough understanding of Wired and General IT functions. Experience using MS Visio desirable. BICSI related certifications are desirable. Role Overview Our client is seeking Senior Distribution Systems Engineers to help support our ongoing BIM contract. This position is on site at Eielson Air Force Base, Fairbanks Alaska and will require candidate to reside in the Fairbanks area for daily onsite project support. No travel pay is associated with this position. Key Responsibilities Provide solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers. Provide guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance. Provide guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client. Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR, power meters, and other tools. Provide guidance, report findings and solutions for any issues that halt progression. Provide recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups. Provide training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications. Strengthen and build client relationships by improving interaction with products. Review the work of less experienced team members. Review other team members’ work and coach issues for accurate production submissions. Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals. Coordinate with Government Points of Contact to ensure project tasks can be completed on time. Assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders. Provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams. Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location. Other Responsibilities Provide technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects. Develop technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task orders and administrative reporting. Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks. Conduct planning and provide recommendations on task workload. Update network as-built documentation and records based on splicing and testing results. Attend customer meetings and serve as primary network engineering liaison. Interact with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff. Coordinate development of deliverables and products. Ensure quality assurance of project deliverables. Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Participate in special projects as required. Review project requirements and develop strategies for future work. Requirements Technical Skills 5+ years’ experience in DS Engineering, preferably in a DOW environment on IT upgrade projects. Strong knowledge of distribution systems (ISP/OSP) design. Familiarity with fiber testing and related documentation. Skills & Abilities Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment. Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations. Strong commitment to a team environment and ability to work collaboratively. Strong coordination and organizational skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Education Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arena Technical Resources