Senior Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

The engineer provides radio frequency systems design, installation, maintenance and operational

support for radio and pager systems at DOE facilities and repeater sites in the greater

Washington, D.C. region. When required, the systems engineer will mobilize tactical radio

systems for offsite utilization and/ or train DOE personnel to do so. The systems engineer serves

in the function of DOE frequency manager, ensuring coordination between users at DOE

authorized frequencies and maintaining NITA frequency licenses for use by departmental

elements in accordance with the DOE Radio Plan. The affected radio systems at DOE/HQ

include but are not limited to facilities operations, protective force, secretarial detail, OS&H

emergency operations and maintenance staff networks. The engineer provides design,

installation, operation and component level repair for conference audio and television systems at

the Germantown, MD buildings and leased facilities in the area. The systems engineer provides

documentation to support tracking and control of the utilization of DOE/HQ personnel,

equipment, facility and supply resources which are required to support radio, conference audio

and television systems at DOE/HQ in Germantown, MD.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years’ experience in radio frequency knowledge and programming

• Responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized and able to take initiative to

resolve problems and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to read drawing, blue prints or related design diagrams

• Knowledge of engineering needs to support in-house cable TV systems

• Ability to plan, organize and implement to ensure the successful completion of a project

by a specific due date

• Proficient in radio programming and frequency adjustments

• Thorough knowledge of NTIA frequency roles, rules and regulations

• Ability to differentiate between different frequencies utilized by federal agencies, local

agencies and ascertain if any frequency usage will interfere with DOE owned frequencies

• Responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized and able to take initiative to

resolve problems and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to plan, organize and implement to ensure the successful completion of a project

by a specific due date