We're Hiring an RF Field Engineer!
If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark !
Sensus, a Xylem brand, is a leading utility infrastructure company, providing smart grid communications, distribution automation and smart metering technologies that enable electric, gas and water utilities to better measure, manage and control critical resources. Our smart grid communications network provides the backbone that allows utilities to enable a host of demand response; home area networking and efficiency programs that help consumers practice intelligent resource consumption.
Description:
Sensus, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a RF Field Engineer, this position will be responsible for the FSS process of RF studies pertaining to his/her service territory; furthermore the responsibilities include operations and maintenance scheduling, customer interface, sub contractors, network deployment, optimization, and customer acceptance
Responsibilities
Responsible for overall planning and execution of all FlexNet deployments projects employing generally accepted Sensus process.
Will interact with the Sales and Marketing group, business development, hardware and software engineering and project managers and AMI customer base to solidify Sensus as well as customer's business needs are being met.
Will interact with all levels of the customer organization, supervise on-site Sensus personnel and coordinate the activieties of corporate, sub-contractors and customer personnel assigned to the project.
Will schedule and conduct periodic reviews of and impose scheduled maintenance and operational test to ensure system performance
Will develop topic for and conducts routine meeting with Sensus to help solidify project versus actual field performance
Perform corrective maintenance and preventative maintenance inspections
Perform RF Interference investigations
Job Requirement
Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work related experience including AMI/AMR, military, cellular / wireless industry, telecommunications (cable, phone) industry
Strong problem solving and analytical skills are essential
Ability to work under pressure and provide high quality solution to problems; must be able to work independently and function well as part of a team internally as well as externally.
Must be completely literate in with all MS suite applications, general computer skills, and be able to type efficiently, Spreadsheets, Graphs and Analyses of project related information.
This position does require travel, as much as 80%
Desired Job Qualifications skills:
Knowledgeable in BICSI, ANSI, and TIA Standards
RF Infrastructure installation experience
Linux experience
Experience with Spectrum Analyzer, Anritsu SiteMaster, Signal Generators, and Multi-meters.
Mapping software experience such as MapInfo, Streets & Trips, Delorme
Propagation analysis experience such as Techwizard, Vertical Mapper, Planet EV
SALARY: The estimated salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.
Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world's water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.
Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.
