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Job Title: Specialist, Project Engineering
Job Code:  21403
Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Special Construction Project Engineer to support innovative solutions. The selected candidate will be working on multiple programs and initiatives for L3Harris as the primary contractor. As a Project Engineer, supporting the management and implementation of telecommunication and network solutions. The selected candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams. Work independently on projects from start to finish, including managing telecommunications special construction projects based on customer requests and user requirements. Other tasks include negotiating commercial vendor products, developing procedures for implementing new network designs and managing small to large network projects.

Essential Functions:

Manages telecommunications special construction projects resulting from customer requests for quote (RFP’s) or telecommunication access solution orders that result in non-recurring construction scope and/or costBuilds and maintains relationships with carrier POC’s responsible for implementing construction projects Maintains all electronic data and critical project documentation and as-builtsCreates and provides metrics/performance data and for use in program management reviewsSchedules project kickoff meeting with all parties responsible for implementationProvides daily support to implementation team and ensures vendors are communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholdersProven working experience in civil construction managementAdvanced knowledge of civil construction management processes, means and methodsExpert knowledge of civil telecommunications specific products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations, and quality standardsAbility to obtain a security clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, etc.)Experience developing documentation and providing knowledge transfer to functional teamsMinimum of six years of telecommunications engineering design experience, Knowledge of carrier ordering systems and processesExperience with Telecommunications Carrier LEC/CLEC & IXC connectivity and infrastructureExperience with telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processesExperience with Transport/Access equipment installation, test & turnup including new installs, additions, removals, provisioning and turnup of systemsExperience with Telecommunications support systems (E.g., Access Cabling infrastructure, DC Power plants/Battery systems, etc.) including installation, test & turnup, additions, replacements and removalsExperience with civil engineering projects including public right of way permitting

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Civil, Telecommunications Engineering Technology or Information Systems with Network Focus preferredThree to five years project management and/or people management experience preferredDemonstrated customer focus skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to plan and see the “big picture”Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writingCompetent in conflict and crisis managementLeadership and human resources management skillsExcellent time and project management skillsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenCompetent soft or people management skillsGeneral budget or cost managementAbility to influence without having direct or indirect organizational control

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