Engineering Specialist IV (Outside/Inside Plant Designer)

Position Title: Engineering Specialist IV (Outside/Inside Plant Designer)

Salary Range: $5,834.00 – $6,250.00/monthly

Duration: Regular

Travel: Occasional

Work Location: Central / Austin, Texas 78756

What We Do: We are a technology agency powered by people. DIR offers secure, modern, and cost-effective technology to help government entities in Texas serve their constituents. DIR is a fast-paced and collaborative environment with highly motivated, innovative, and engaged employees dedicated to achieving the best value for the state. We have over 250 professionals working at DIR who are honored to serve as the cornerstone of public sector technology in Texas. By joining DIR, you will be an integral part of transforming how Texas government serves Texans.

Position Summary: Performs highly complex (senior-level) telecommunications engineering work involving cabling plans for new and remodeled buildings both on and off the State of Texas Capitol Complex. Work involves planning and design functions; frequent interaction with customers, other agencies and vendors involved in cabling projects; preparation and documentation of cabling plans, e.g., scope of work, cost estimates and proposals, budgets, cable records, outside plant maps, etc. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Meets with customers to define requirements and prepares scopes of work and cost of proposals. Prepares budgets and cost estimates for telecommunications for the Texas Facilities Commission's (TFC's) Design, Construction and Leasing (DCL) program on projects related to building construction, and renovation of acquired facilities and remodeling of existing facilities. Plans, organizes, documents and coordinates projects for buried conduit systems, building distribution systems (BDS), and voice and data cabling systems. Coordinates with DCL program staff regarding critical milestones for completion of construction projects to ensure that telecommunications will be available and operable when required. Monitors cable facility availability within and between buildings and makes recommendations for adjustments as appropriate. Provides technical and plant engineering support to the Capitol Complex Telephone System and the Greater Austin Area Telecommunications Network (GAATN). Prepares and adheres to budgets for CCTS and GAATN outside/inside plant facilities. Responsible for ensuring accurate maintenance of the division's cable recordings and outside plant maps; develops policies and procedures as appropriate to achieve the desired level of quality. Responsible for ensuring accurate updates of the division's Outside Plant (OSP) cable Maps. Showing future and completed projects. Plans, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work efforts of contractors. Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training Preferred: Experience with a telephone or interconnect company. Registered Communications Distribution Design (RCDD) certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of telecommunications design. Knowledge of switching and interconnect systems. Knowledge of telecommunications voice and data cable standards and facility requirements. Knowledge of project management practices. Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work efforts of contractors. Ability to manage multiple projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers. Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment. Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines. Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws. Ability to comply with all applicable safety rules, regulations, and standards. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of any critical infrastructure researched, worked on, or accessed for work purposes.

Computer Skills: Proficiency in the use of a computer and applicable software necessary to perform work assignments e.g., word processing, spreadsheets (Microsoft Office preferred).

Other Requirements: Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace. Criminal background check.

Working Conditions: Frequent use of computers, copiers, printers, and telephones. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, listening, and talking. Frequent work under stress, as a team member, and in direct contact with others. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing.