Specialist, Field Engineering

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Field Engineering to support its growing SMS Business Area portfolio. The role oversees technical projects throughout implementation, including site acquisition, construction, permitting, equipment checkout, utility coordination, and project tracking, while collaborating with internal teams, customers, partners, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for oversight of complex technical project(s) through the life-cycle phases of implementation including but not limited to site acquisition, leasing, due diligence, zoning, construction services, utility coordination, architectural and engineering services, and permitting
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions
• Experience in field telecommunications/wireless site deployments and technical components
• Fundamental knowledge of RF system configurations and testing
• Awareness of LEC telco requirements and electric utility service process
• Perform comprehensive equipment component checkout and emergency generator startup upon successful construction installation
• Interact within a collaborative work environment with the internal and external team member to achieve business objectives
• Solve complex problems for issue resolution; prioritize tasks to meet business requirements and deadlines
• Interacts with internal team members, customers and partners on site deployment matters
• Assists with special projects and tasks from functional areas that support the S&AS Business Area
• Develop Statements of Work for subcontractors. Work with engineering staff to develop the appropriate set of requirements associated with the SOW
• Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system, invoiced and closed with complete accuracy

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Travel (up to 75%) is expected in association with this position, weekends and nights possible
• Objective thinker, problem solver with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, even when having no direct authority over them
• Knowledge of project management skills, with understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, resource, and deliverable management
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills to present information to team members, management and customers
• The successful candidate will possess strong initiative and ability to function in a dynamic environment