Smart Grid RF Engineer AMI Network Design

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional electric utility is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to optimize the RF mesh network for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The successful candidate will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication between devices. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience, along with strong RF engineering skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with various engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or eight years of relevant experience.
• Four years of RF engineering experience in utility AMI environments.
• Strong technical foundation in wireless mesh network design.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF planning and analysis for Gridstream deployments.
• Assist with installation and integration of RF infrastructure.
• Monitor network health and resolve RF communication issues.

Skills

RF engineering

Communication Protocols

Network Troubleshooting

Technical Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or Telecommunications

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Site Survey Tools

Job description

A regional electric utility is seeking a Radio Frequency Engineer to optimize the RF mesh network for its Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The successful candidate will design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure, ensuring reliable communication between devices. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent experience, along with strong RF engineering skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with various engineering teams.