Electronics Engineer

Description

This Electronics Engineer role will support the NISC IV program, serving as a project engineer responsible for planning and design activities to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) facility modernization and telecommunication projects. The position involves the development of project plans, project scopes, schedules, costs, and resource requirements, and the development of drawings, specifications, and risk management documents in coordination with facility stakeholders from Technical Operations and Air Traffic organizations.

This in‑office position is located in Des Plaines, IL with a 30% travel requirement.

• Perform on‑site surveys to develop "to‑scale" designs and detailed reports.
• Generate sketches showing the relation of proposed installations in existing or new facilities with exact specifications and dimensions.
• Participate in construction pre‑inspections and final inspections.
• Confer with engineering staff and other personnel to identify and resolve problems with the design or implementation.
• Coordinate design components with a multidisciplinary team as required for site‑specific modifications and new construction.
• Prepare and review AutoCAD construction drawings, site‑specific specifications, contract documents, and independent cost estimates.
• Perform project‑management related tasks and communications (including safety plans, sequence of work, cutover plans).
• Generate and coordinate the Integrated Risk Management Checklists (IRMC), communication plans, and project risk register to meet Operational Risk Management (ORM) requirements.
• Coordinate and complete work permits required for potential lead and asbestos exposures during construction.
• Participate in meetings, including pre‑construction and on‑site construction meetings, with stakeholders to coordinate with other ongoing construction projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate construction project activities to meet milestones and deadlines, working directly with stakeholders and contractors.
• Manage and participate in on‑site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide periodic updates of projects to team, management, and stakeholders.
• Perform internal design reviews of FAA‑designed engineering projects.
• Track and reconcile and coordinate closure of Joint Acceptance Inspections (JAI) and Contractor Acceptance Inspections (CAI) on all assigned projects, providing recommended resolutions on all items related to engineering.
• Review project deliverables and provide written and verbal communication of findings.
• Conduct circuit analysis on new and existing equipment.

• Electronics or Electrical Engineering degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, engineering scheduling tools, and internet research and communication.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar drafting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce concise general and technical writing and coordinate with various stakeholders, peers, and management levels.
• Ability to maintain an electronic project folder related to site preparation and equipment installation issues.
• Working knowledge of telecommunication technology.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and recommendations regarding construction‑related punch‑list closures.
• Ability to work independently in a large engineering organization.
• Basic knowledge of multiple disciplines and their general requirements for typical standard projects.
• Ability to discuss project matters with stakeholders, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Ability to…