The Assistant Integration Engineer will assist with commissioning support for a variety of complex utility projects and programs, including supervisory control and data acquisition, packet-based networks, distribution automation, cyber security, microwave radios, wireless networks (including 4G/5G PLTE), fiber optics, and smart grid applications. The Assistant Integration Engineer will work in the field, assisting project teams and subcontractors to support the installation of rack or wall mount electronic equipment, make ready cabling, field engineering, commissioning, and start-up solutions for project designs by the Networks, Integration Automation (NIA) team for client projects throughout the nation.

Major responsibilities include assisting staff and senior level integration team members with the following activities:

Perform pre-engineering site visits per defined checklists.Oversight of self-perform or subcontractor installation.Assess physical installation readiness for commissioning based on design specifications.Perform physical changes based on design specifications: inside building fiber, copper cabling via existing raceway, install rack- or wall-mount devices, jumper fiber, copper cables to devices / FDPs / patch panels, install/remove device SFPs, punch down low-voltage cables (66/110 blocks, RJ11 for phones, wire-wrap), etc.Perform testing of cables, pinouts, fiber, feedline, automation points, etc. using applicable tools to include test fiber optic cables, toggle and test automation points at cutouts, test terminals, trace cables; ringtone if cable without tone, butt set for cable with tone, conduct loopback tests to remote ends, test radio feedline for coax and waveguide on device-based, electronic and application tests.Power on devices using standard panel breaker and rack fuses.Conduct visual confirmation of successful device turn-up.Connect to devices and load base configurations per industry standards.Commission site and client application verification according to industry accepted commissioning standards.Responsible for troubleshooting on device-based, electronic, and application tests, making changes as needed to meet client specifications.Review and update intermediate level as-built documentation for publication to client.Establish and maintain relationships with client field staff on scope, progress, and return of removed devices.Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.Other duties as assigned.

Ancillary responsibilities may include assisting staff and senior engineers with office-based engineering design support during gaps in field work:

Support design of telecommunications networks utilizing client standards or developing new standards.Support project deliverables such as: bill of materials, specifications, yard layouts, equipment plans, sections and details, wiring diagrams, control building arrangements, DC calculations, cable lists, SCADA points lists, device configuration files, network architecture diagrams, channel plans, RF path studies, and cutover plansSupport execution of complex assignments requiring the use of advanced tools and techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.Identify, communicate and support resolution of issues on projects as needed.Work with the project manager to support project schedule and meet deadlines.Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.Perform design quality reviews.Meet and correspond with clients or outside personnel to develop relationships with key client points of contact.Provide support in preparing proposals and presentations.