Southern California Edison
Wireless Telecommunications Engineer 3
Southern California Edison, Rosemead, California, United States, 91770
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Become an
Wireless Telecommunications Engineer 3
at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow.In this job, you'll will be in the Network & Telecommunications Services-Wireless Engineering group, and will create network designs to support various wireless networks including ISM-band mesh, VSAT satellite, Land Mobile Radio, unlicensed point-to-point unlicensed, and LTE. SCE leverages these systems for critical business systems including Grid Control, Field Voice Communication, Metering, Demand Management, and Wildfire Risk Mitigation. This position will also assist with the evaluation and introduction of new wireless platforms to meet emerging company use cases.
As a Wireless Telecom Engineer, you will:Evaluate requirements of assigned projects within established telecom communication system standards to meet project and system objectives, considering a wide variety of complex factors such as accessibility, availability of power, and proximity to other SCE facilities.Develop plan of service for projects, including elements such as required communications facilities, facility site location, required systems, etc.Develop project cost and schedule estimates, incorporating complete scope, cost, and schedules conveyed to internal clients and external customers.Create and issue design documentation for assigned projects and oversee execution of designs by implementation resources.Track project delivery including scope, schedule and budget with internal Network & Telecommunication Services, construction service providers, and internal client operating units.Coordinate with vendors, external utilities, governmental agencies, and external clients as required to complete.Mentor junior engineers to foster understanding of wireless engineering principles.Evaluate and operationalize alternative wireless technologies to meet current and future business requirements.Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.As an
Wireless Telecommunications Engineer 3 , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Ensures technical issues and problems are resolved in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing available resourcesSupervises, leads, and coordinates work with full time and contract employees in the execution of new technical strategies, equipment or standards.Conducts life cycle assessments for utility infrastructure materials and processes; improves preventive maintenance procedures to decrease overall downtimeConducts risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of engineering projectsSupports audits and inspections; ensures compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulationsProvides engineering and technical expertise and guidance for the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems in engineeringEnsures the engineering facility design basis is controlled and design basis documentation is maintainedConducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projectsProvides support and technical training to junior engineering levelsA material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.Five or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in relevant Engineering disciplineTwo (2) or more years of experience in a Telecommunications field.Two (2) or more experience working in telecommunication networks, either in the electrical utility industry, telecom utility industry, or another utility industry.Experience with ISM mesh radio networks, VSAT satellite networks, LTE networks, and land mobile radio systems.Experience with large-scale wireless network deployment.Experience and understanding of electric utilities, telecommunications carriers, or a related field.Experience with hands-on field troubleshooting related to telecom or wireless.Experience with RF (Radio Frequency),Additional Information
This position's work mode is
hybrid.
The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.The primary work location for this position is Rosemead.However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at alternate work locations throughout the SCE service territory.Position will require up to 20% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation.Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.
Become an
Wireless Telecommunications Engineer 3
at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow.In this job, you'll will be in the Network & Telecommunications Services-Wireless Engineering group, and will create network designs to support various wireless networks including ISM-band mesh, VSAT satellite, Land Mobile Radio, unlicensed point-to-point unlicensed, and LTE. SCE leverages these systems for critical business systems including Grid Control, Field Voice Communication, Metering, Demand Management, and Wildfire Risk Mitigation. This position will also assist with the evaluation and introduction of new wireless platforms to meet emerging company use cases.
As a Wireless Telecom Engineer, you will:Evaluate requirements of assigned projects within established telecom communication system standards to meet project and system objectives, considering a wide variety of complex factors such as accessibility, availability of power, and proximity to other SCE facilities.Develop plan of service for projects, including elements such as required communications facilities, facility site location, required systems, etc.Develop project cost and schedule estimates, incorporating complete scope, cost, and schedules conveyed to internal clients and external customers.Create and issue design documentation for assigned projects and oversee execution of designs by implementation resources.Track project delivery including scope, schedule and budget with internal Network & Telecommunication Services, construction service providers, and internal client operating units.Coordinate with vendors, external utilities, governmental agencies, and external clients as required to complete.Mentor junior engineers to foster understanding of wireless engineering principles.Evaluate and operationalize alternative wireless technologies to meet current and future business requirements.Maintain a safety conscious work environment by following Edison safety protocols and safe work practices.As an
Wireless Telecommunications Engineer 3 , your work will help power our planet, reduce carbon emissions and create cleaner air for everyone. Are you ready to take on the challenge to help us build the future?
Responsibilities
Ensures technical issues and problems are resolved in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner utilizing available resourcesSupervises, leads, and coordinates work with full time and contract employees in the execution of new technical strategies, equipment or standards.Conducts life cycle assessments for utility infrastructure materials and processes; improves preventive maintenance procedures to decrease overall downtimeConducts risk assessments and implements risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety and reliability of engineering projectsSupports audits and inspections; ensures compliance with relevant environmental, health, and safety regulationsProvides engineering and technical expertise and guidance for the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems in engineeringEnsures the engineering facility design basis is controlled and design basis documentation is maintainedConducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projectsProvides support and technical training to junior engineering levelsA material job duty of all positions within the Company is ensuring the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Bachelor's Degree in a scientific/technical/math field.Five or more years of experience performing engineering work in operations, production, construction or maintenance environments.Possess a valid Class C Driver's License.Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree in relevant Engineering disciplineTwo (2) or more years of experience in a Telecommunications field.Two (2) or more experience working in telecommunication networks, either in the electrical utility industry, telecom utility industry, or another utility industry.Experience with ISM mesh radio networks, VSAT satellite networks, LTE networks, and land mobile radio systems.Experience with large-scale wireless network deployment.Experience and understanding of electric utilities, telecommunications carriers, or a related field.Experience with hands-on field troubleshooting related to telecom or wireless.Experience with RF (Radio Frequency),Additional Information
This position's work mode is
hybrid.
The employee will report to an SCE facility for a set number of days with the option to work remotely on the remaining days.Unless otherwise noted, employees are required to work and reside in the state of California.Further details of this work mode will be discussed at the interview stage. The work mode can be changed based on business needs.Visit our Candidate Resource page to get meaningful information related to benefits, perks, resources, testing information, hiring process, and more!Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.The primary work location for this position is Rosemead.However, the successful candidate may also be asked to work for an extended amount of time at alternate work locations throughout the SCE service territory.Position will require up to 20% traveling and being out in the field throughout the SCE service territory.This position has been identified as a NERC/CIP impacted position - Prior to being hired, the successful candidate must pass a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) or Background Investigation.Once hired, the candidate must complete specified training prior to gaining un-escorted access to assigned work location and performing necessary job duties.Relocation does not apply to this position.
About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand. At SCE, you'll have a chance to grow personally and professionally, making a real impact in Southern California and around the world.
At SCE, we celebrate our differences. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at (833) 343-0727.