Distrubution Systems Engineer

Distribution Systems EngineerRole Overview - Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers. Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance. Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client. Provides guidance for assessing if equipment and systems meet compliance standards. Provides guidance, reports findings and provides solutions for any issues that halt progression. Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups. Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications. Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products. May coach and review the work of less experienced professionals.Key Responsibilities - Provides solutions to problems and guidance to less experienced field engineers. Provides guidance on different types of equipment and infrastructure maintenance. Provides guidance and installs more advanced or new technologies based on the needs of the customer/client. Support and conduct end-to-end testing of fiber optic cables using OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), power meters, and other tools. Provides guidance, reports findings and solutions for any issues that halt progression. Provides recommendations and solutions resulting from equipment assessments and checkups. Provides training to internal and external groups on product features and specifications. Strengthens and builds client relationships by improving interaction with products. Review the work of less experienced team members. Review other team members' work and coach issues for accurate production submissions. Communicate with team members on daily basis supporting project timelines and goals. Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate design, installation, base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time. Assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders. Provide input into the distribution systems design (ISP/OSP) and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams. Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given site location.Requirements: 10+ years in telecommunications engineering, network infrastructure, OSP/ISP design, or related disciplines 5+ years leading multi-discipline engineering teams in field or deployment environments Experience delivering large-scale communications modernization projects for DOW, federal, or large enterprise environments Experience managing subcontractor labor and agency field teams Familiarity with AF/SF installation processes, base coordination, and engineering standards Strong background in OSP construction, fiber design/testing, and telecommunications room infrastructure Hiring/Working location will be on site supporting the daily implementation efforts at Hickman AFB, HI Preferred: Experience leading on-site teams performing AFNET, DISA, or DOW network infrastructure/modernization programs Certifications (Preferred) BICSI OSP (Outside Plant Designer) FOA CFOT (Fiber Optic Technician) OSHA 30 or equivalent safety certification Security+ CE (DOW requirement for base network environments) Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field (or equivalent experience). ATR is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.