NiSource
Telecommunications Engineer/Specialist
Merrillville IN-SLC, USA · Senior
Work authorization required$82k-$123kDetected 69 days ago
MATLABProject ManagementAutoCADStructural AnalysisElectrical EngineeringRF EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingSCADAFiber Optics
About the role
- Telecommunication Engineer/Specialist Position Overview The Communications Engineer/Specialist serves as the communications designer for new microwave, wireless systems, fiber optics, and infrastructure.
- Work Authorization Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
- Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Acts as a technical liaison with other utilities for design and system coordination
- Design wireless, fiber optic, and serial communication systems, including SCADA and high-speed relaying
- Conduct wireless path surveys for microwave design
- Evaluate path designs for space diversity and passive reflector applications
- Design fiber optic links, including performance calculations
- Design MAS communication systems and estimate RF propagation performance
Requirements
- 4-9 years of relevant experience
- 7-12 years of relevant experience (including demonstrated advanced responsibility)
- To ensure we fulfill that obligation, employees may be required to work outside their normal work hours and perform tasks outside of their normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations.
Nice to have
- Multiplex systems
- Point-to-point wireless systems
- Antenna mounts (including stress analysis and fabrication drawings)
- Antenna systems for microwave and wireless links
- Microwave site layouts
- Conduct FAA studies and tower installation evaluations
- Evaluate FCC tower registration requirements
- Provide technical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve issues
Skills
- Understanding of engineering principles and problem-solving
- Knowledge of communication system configuration
- Ability to perform project estimates
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Experience with tools such as PathLoss, MATLAB, RadioSoft
- Knowledge of TIA-222 tower standards
- Understanding of NESC codes
- Familiarity with field survey instruments
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Proficiency in engineering principles and design practices
- Ability to manage and complete complex projects
- Advanced schematic interpretation skills
Compensation
- The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.
Equal opportunity
- NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law.
- Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.
- By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.
- ADA Accommodations
Visa & Work Authorization
- Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
Apply directly at NiSource →Create a free account for alerts like thisView NiSource immigration profile
This listing is sourced directly from NiSource's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.