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Description
Want to see how Itron is using active intelligence to revolutionize energy and water resourcefulness and connect the Internet of Things? Interested in revolutionizing the way utilities access and utilize their infrastructure? Join our team and help us tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
As a Contract-Field Engineer Associate you will work closely with the local Project Manager, Lead Field Engineer, and account teams to assist in all aspects of deploying and supporting Itron network hardware and related systems. Candidate must have the ability to work independently, troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 network problems, remediate radio frequency (RF) link issues, complete site surveys and coverage tests.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years work experience in a related RF wireless field.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science, military training, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong background and experience with RF and wireless technologies. Demonstrated the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot various electronic and RF systems.
- Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills; the ability to directly interface with customers and vendors; maintain a professional appearance; and work independently.
- Able to Travel locally within the customer region as much as 50% of the time. Possibility to travel out of state to other customer locations as much as 25% of the time.
- Must possess a valid driving license and clean DMV.
- Analytical problem-solving skills.
- Work independently and multi-task with minimum supervision.
- A strong understanding of RF and propagation theory as well as experience with RF test equipment and tools such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, sweep testers.
- Understanding of TCP/IP and routing concepts.
- Strong PC skills with software such as, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Experience and knowledge of gas, water and electric utility meters and related technologies.
- Experience with GIS mapping software such as MapInfo.
- Experience with GPS and coordinate data.
- Experience with RF propagation software.
Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.
Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at or email .
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions. We provide smart networks, software, services, meters, and sensors to better manage electricity, gas, water and city services. We are dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.
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