Technical Design Engineer

Responsible for Maritime and Commercial site surveys, job planning, creating technical drawings, creating customer quotes, compiling scopes of work, contractor work plans and / or oversight of a wide variety of activities for purposes of shipboard and shoreside projects. This position reports directly to the Marine Operations Manager.

Position Type : Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Short-Term

Position may require added duties, functions, or projects on a needed basis or at the discretion of management. Duties include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.

Manage and verify function of specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results before and after project.

Collaborate with the design team to complete all required documents and bills of materials, scopes to work at the assigned office or offside 365 days a year 24 / 7 (within reason).

Provide technical assistance to other Design Engineers and Project Leeds as required.

Pre-and-Post Project reviews with Project Leads for all projects assigned.

Ability to provide a complete turnkey solution to customers as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Considerable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.

Considerable knowledge of marine governing bodies such as DNV and ABS as well as, EIA / TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.

Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and Visio.

Must be proficient with basic electrical theory and practices.

Understanding of rules and regulations of each job site in which the project will be performed.

Requirements to Perform Essential Job Functions :

Physical Requirements :

Occasionally, the employee will need to move around on the jobsite, lifting / moving equipment up to 40 lbs. or more.

Must be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

Must have minimum levels of eye / hand / foot coordination.

Must be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.

Travel to locations which involves exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions for prolonged periods; work on uneven surfaces, and indoors (such as commercial / industrial freezer with subzero temperatures).

Must be able to climb ladders and work on lifts higher than 100 ft.

Must be able to work standing / walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.

Problem Solving :

Must be able to reason and think logically.

Must be able to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.

Must be able to work with others to collectively solve problems.

Must be able to multitask several projects and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.

Must be able to systematically maintain engineering records and archives.

Other :

Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondences, manuals, instructions, journals, etc.

Requires the ability to utilize basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide, utilize decimals and percentages, English-to-metric conversions).

Ability to effectively interface and collaborate with customers.

Willing to travel (customer sites, meetings, conferences, and expositions).

Should be a "self-starter" (show initiative) and follow through to completion with little guidance.

Requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.

Ability to present themselves and their work in a professional manner to management and to customers.

Prepare and complete forms, reports, documentation, etc. and be able to apply basic rules of grammar, punctuation, dictation, and style.

Requires the ability to communicate and direct people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from superiors.

Fields of vision required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to differentiate between specific colors and shades of colors on cable wires, etc.

Ability to acquire continuing education on new industry practices and procedures.

Education and Computer Experience :

High School Diploma or GED supplemented by either an Associate's Degree in related field, or vocation training in applicable field. Relevant work experience of 7 to 10 years' can be substituted for an education requirement.

Travel Requirements : Waveguide Communications services the Maritime Industry, which include : cruise, offshore and subsea; this requires our employees to travel all over the world. With the position of Senior Technical Design Engineer you are required to have the minimum requirements listed below and / or must be able to comply.

Be able to travel outside the U.S. for periods up to two months.

Be financially self-sufficient to support yourself for discretionary spending as well as incidental (reimbursable) business expenses.

Possess a credit card and a U.S. bank account (WGC Transfers pay and expense electronically into its employees' accounts).

Be able to pass background check through local Port Authorities.

Possess or obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). (Note : Employees are not reimbursed for TWIC fees).

Be able to obtain applicable Port badge.

Attend offshore safety training.

U.S. Citizen, Posses A :

U.S. Passport

Certified Birth Certificate

Valid Social Security Card

Valid Driver License (Florida or other state)

Resident Alien, Non-U.S. Citizen, Posses A :

Valid Passport of your country or origin

Valid Permanent Resident Card or other ID indicating legal status to work in the United States

Valid Social Security Card

Valid Driver License (Florida or other state)

International :

Possesses an active Passport

Acquire Permanent Resident Card ("Green Card") for working purposes