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Engineer - Transmission - Utilities

Arqiva
Winchester
7 months ago
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Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of Utilities transmission systems, ensuring high-quality signal delivery and reliable operation of transmission infrastructure.

Accountabilities

  1. Install, test, analyse, troubleshoot and modify new Utilities transmission equipment/solutions to achieve maximum performance and availability
  2. Provide technical knowledge to the development and deployment of Utilities service infrastructure, driving improved technical and service performance
  3. Design and drive processes to facilitate smooth and seamless deployment of new Utilities transmission services
  4. Supervise the delivery of 3rd party suppliers and contractors to ensure that delivery specifications and standards meet Arqiva requirements
  5. Standardise equipment to minimise disruption and achieve straightforward integration with existing networks/infrastructure
  6. Document Utilities transmission engineering build procedures and contribute to the continuous improvement of policies, processes and procedures
  7. Apply standard procedures to solve problems and identify appropriate resolution
  8. Adopt the role of Design Authority (DA) in area of Utilities expertise to ensure the delivery of the end to end customer solution and for less complex projects Lead Design Authority (LDA)
  9. Bring a commercial perspective to the operation, with a particular focus on cash management, cash preservation and optimising returns on investments made in assets and tools

Skills

  1. Utilities Transmission - Knowledge of Utilities transmission systems and principles e.g. signal flow/modulation, compression techniques, RAN transmission, amplification, radio communications
  2. Transmission Engineering - Proficiency in transmission engineering principles, design and analysis
  3. Transmission Systems - Knowledge of transmission systems, equipment and technologies e.g. antennae, satellite.
  4. Communication skills - collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical info and provide training or support
  5. Analytical and technical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
  6. Attention to detail - keen attention to detail in identifying defects and ensuring accuracy

Knowledge & Experience

  1. Experienced in Utilities transmission or related engineering fields.
  2. Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations for Utilities transmission.

Qualifications

A degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field is advantageous.

Why join Arqiva?We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK's leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.

Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.

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