Telecommunications Engineering Consultant

CTC Technology & Energy is one of the nation’s preeminent communications and IT engineering consulting firms serving public sector and nonprofit clients throughout the US. To build our growing team, we seek a highly motivated and self-reliant Telecommunications Engineering Consultant.

The following factors matter to us:

• You are self-directed, highly motivated, well-organized and excited to learn.
• You are a strong communicator that treats your coworkers with respect and kindness.
• You are used to working on multiple concurrent projects and collaborating with a team.
• You enjoy a fast-paced workday and a sense of accomplishment at the end of each day.
• You enjoy problem solving and can quickly provide a clear written analysis.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

• Flexible – enjoys tackling a variety of challenges and problems every day.
• Process-oriented – understands the importance of developing and following standard procedures to save time and promote quality.
• Team Player – enjoys working with teams.
• Detailed – emphasizes quality and precision in your work.

Desired Expertise and Skills:

The following experience matters to us for this position (most or all of these is a plus):

• You are able to act as lead consultant while demonstrating excellent judgement and assess the various needs of multiple clients and projects.
• You have at least 5 years of work experience with an engineering firm, with a telecommunications service provider, or with a telecommunications consulting firm.
• You have at least 5 years of work experience with engineering aspects of telecom network design in addition to project management and consulting experience.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of network infrastructure, such as fiber optics.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the capabilities and costs of fiber-optic communication.
• You have at least 3 years of work experience in a consulting or analytical role.

This position will include the following tasks:

• Acting as lead consultant, assessing the various needs of multiple clients and projects
• Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the telecom field and telecom engineering consulting
• Taking a creative approach to developing and improving design practices and design tools
• Demonstrating knowledge of the capabilities and costs of fiber-optic communication
• System-level designing and planning of physical plant and network electronics
• Preparing detailed reports and delivering presentations
• Working directly with clients
• Working on multiple projects at one time
• Performing feasibility analyses
• Developing bid specifications and evaluating bids

Education

A Bachelor’s and/or a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science or related field (Preferred)

About the company:

CTC is an established 40-year-old, woman-owned consulting firm that’s in the midst of experiencing massive growth as clients large and small seek our help to guide them through this seminal moment in the history of broadband deployment where Congress has appropriated tens of billions of dollars to deploy broadband and connect low-income households to the modern economy.

CTC delivers best-in-class business and engineering consulting services to state and local governments, federal government agencies, and nonprofit partners. We help research, design, implement, and manage the most innovative broadband policies and programs in the country. Our approach is mission-driven as we’re true believers in the power of broadband and technology to transform communities and improve lives. We’re not here to just stack up billable hours; rather, we do this work because we know that the more connected our nation is the stronger it is. And the more connected people are the more opportunities they’ll have to better their lives. That’s why we’re always willing to go the extra mile for our clients - because our job is to help them fulfill their mission.

This attitude has been the lynchpin of CTC’s success. We have grown over the years into one of the most respected voices in broadband policies, engineering, and advocacy. We never compromise on the quality of the services we deliver, and we always work to do the right thing. As a result, state broadband offices and local governments across the country entrust us with their mission critical work.

Job Type: Full-time

Remote, US

• CTC Technology & Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.
• Compensation: Salary based on experience and education
• Please, no phone calls about this job
• Please do not contact job poster about other services, products, or commercial interests

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• engineering and/or telecommunications: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote