Telecommunications Network Engineer - US Citizenship & Active Secret Clearance required (Kuwait)

With operations spanning the globe, Five Rivers Services, an Akima Company*
, operates in ‎28 locations across the United States, Iraq, Afghanistan, and
Kuwait. We support our customers with full-spectrum IT services, including
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Management
(C4IM), secure/non-secure Video Teleconferencing (VTC), Multimedia/Visual
Information, Space Operations, Environmental Services and Training Support
Services for the Federal Government. * Our personnel enjoy competitive
benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to
safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native
Corporation (ANC), ‎100% of our company's profits go back to our ‎14,300 Iñupiat
shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than
‎10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to
the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Job Summary:

The Telecommunications Network Engineer will ensure the K-BOSSS and Military
Customers telecommunications services/devices functions as expected. This
position requires expert level knowledge of telecommunication systems,
hardware communication utilities, utility mapping, utility relocation, utility
coordination and utility design. Responsible for design of small to large
telecommunication networks consisting of Microwave, fiber optics, PBX's,
LAN's, encryption etc. The applicant should have a wide knowledge of various
telecommunication products, tools, services and be familiar with various
telecom vendors.

Responsibilities:
* Outside Plant/Inside Plant (OSP/ISP) Project Management, Quality Control and Final Testing for all IMD Telecom Projects.
* OSP/ISP provision and maintenance of design drawings.
* Conducts proposed project site surveys.
* Perform root cause analysis on communication issues and research methods to increase connectivity efficiency.
* Provides proposed project cost estimates, material lists/build of materials (BOM) recommendations and design.
* Plan, design and troubleshoot small to large telecommunication networks consisting of Microwave, fiber optics, PBX's LAN's, encryption etc.
* Will assist with vendor selection. Work with vendors to obtain quotations and respond to the Requests for Proposals (RFP) by developing technical documentation, graphical art work and material lists as required for the RFP.
* Provide support and consulting to internal customers on voice communications related issues and services such as adds/moves/changes to existing communications networks.
* Produce accurate telecommunications network diagrams in 2D or 3D as required; within time constraints.
* Research and maintain a wide knowledge of various telecommunication products and services to include protective distribution systems (PDS).
* Extensive contact will be required with external service providers of Microwave, Power, Fiber Optic and other communication vendors.
* Will track and submit dig permits.
* Provide support and consulting to customers on subsurface site survey related issues and services such as routing or changes in direction or location.
* Perform other duties and assignments as required.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
* US Citizenship required.
* Active Secret Clearance, or above, required.
* Must have a valid US Passport and Driver's License, possess (or be able to obtain) and maintain a valid Kuwait-issued Civil ID or work visa, possess (or be able to obtain) a Kuwait Driver's License (KDL) or a valid International Driver's Permit, possess proof of vaccination, and be able to successfully complete a post-offer medical and dental examination prior to start.
* Associates' Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or other job-related field is required.
* Minimum of ‎3 years' experience as a Telecommunications Network Engineer or related field.
* Must have have one of the following certifications: BISCI OSP Designer, Fiber-to-the-x Outside Plant Design, Certified Outside Plant Fiber Optic Specialist, BICSI Information Transport System (ITS) Technician, or equivalent certification/training
* Must have proven work experience in the telecommunication field, installing, trouble shooting, repair, splicing, terminating and site surveys.
* Capable of effectively communicating technical information in English, both written and verbal.
* Excellent Customer service.
* Must be able to read, understand and discuss AutoCAD and Visio drawings in detail.
* Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Projects, Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
* Knowledgeable in the use of power tools and test equipment.
* Knowledgeable to act on unique or recurring telecommunications problems.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Material & Equipment Directly Used:
* Radio detection ‎7000, Radio detection ‎4000 and the GSSIT TERRASIRCH SIR System-‎3000, Computer, printer, network equipment and other general office equipment.

Working Environment:
* Work is generally conducted in a work center administrative environment. However, duties may involve working outside with a potential exposure to extreme temperatures. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas is required. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices. Normal work week is ‎48 hours, but may be required to work overtime.

Physical Activities:
* May be required to lift, climb, extended sitting or standing, or other physical efforts that are normally required. In addition, visual acuity, hearing and speaking requirements are required.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover
the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this
position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties,
responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable
collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to
modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for
the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be
contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive
consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual
orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any
other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable
accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you
have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for
employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a
position please contact, Recruiting Services at [email protected] or
‎571-‎353-‎7053. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-
case basis.

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Shift : Day Job
Primary Location : Kuwait
Organization : Five Rivers Services, LLC
Job : Engineering/Design
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Ongoing
Travel : Yes, ‎25 % of the Time
Clearance Level : SECRET