Radio Frequency Infrastructure Engineer
Make an impact at the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Division of State Patrol by providing oversight of technical tower site construction projects and engineering analysis of radio frequency systems! This Radio Frequency Infrastructure Engineer (Electrical Engineer-Advanced) position serves as the technical expert of the most complex tower infrastructure systems in the State of Wisconsin.
This position will work remotely from the selected candidate's home location. This position requires independent statewide travel throughout Wisconsin to remote locations and onsite meetings on a regular basis.
WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $97/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Position Summary
This position works within the Division of State Patrol, Bureau of Network Engineering and Data Infrastructure (BNEDI). This position serves as the technical expert of the most complex tower infrastructure systems, including electrical and/or electronic systems, backup power generator systems, grounding, structural, radio frequency (RF) antenna sub-systems, and microwave path engineering.
Applying a broad knowledge of complex engineering principles, this position provides leadership, guidance and support for the BNEDI programs, including oversight and coordination of technical tower site construction activities across the state, engineering analysis of radio frequency systems including microwave, project management and collaboration with BNEDI regional supervisors, field audits of tower site facilities, and general oversight of technical contracts and tower-related lease agreements. The position interfaces directly with other engineering staff, IS and IT staff, and program managers both internal and external to the Department.
Other responsibilities include:
- Provide engineering oversight and state-wide expertise to Communications Construction Projects including:
- Evaluating sub-surface conditions at current and prospective tower sites.
- Designing and inspecting specialized lightning protection grounding systems.
- Provide engineering support and guidance to statewide infrastructure projects or enhancements including:
- Documenting and maintaining records of communications towers.
- Conducting engineering analyses of radio propagation.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $87,360-$101,067, plus a $1.00 hourly add on for being a licensed Professional Engineer. A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have all the following:
- Upon application, candidate must have graduated from an ABET accredited program with a 4-year degree (or Master's or Ph.D.) in an engineering field OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin) OR possess an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) license OR have documentation from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services that deems the individual a professional engineer and qualified to engage in professional engineering practices.
- Experience or training with civil, structural, geological, and/or electrical engineering principles or practices.
- Experience or training working with project management techniques such as project design, planning, documentation, tracking, and/or information sharing.
In additional to all of the above, a well-qualified candidate will have experience with one or more of the following:
- Experience interpreting broad engineering (electrical, structural, and/or civil) construction specifications, drawings, and blueprints.
- Experience working with Telecommunications Industry Association or Electronic Industries Alliance standards regulating tower construction.
- Experience with telecommunications project management principles.
How to Apply
Apply at the link: https://wisc.jobs/Pages/SearchResults.aspx?keywords=13939. To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Marley Hellenbrand at Marley.Hellenbrand@dot.wi.gov or 608-267-3269. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.