Wireless Design and Implementation Engineer

Wireless Design and Implementation Engineer

FUNCTION: BeyondReach

SUB FUNCTION: Service Delivery

REPORT TO: Director of Service Delivery

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

LOCATION: Cedar Rapids, IA

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE: 5+ years' experience

Who We Are Looking For

BeyondReach, a CCR company provides connectivity to any location, no matter how remote or complex, specializing in the hard-to-reach locations. We are searching for a highly motivated, dedicated, and experienced team member who understands the importance of business relationships to deliver our vision. Who has the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions, relishes tackling challenges in a fast paced environment and delivers results with confidence, collaboration and determination.

Our ideal candidate thrives in an innovative and agile environment, is a go-getter who works collaboratively and partners across matrixed teams to plan, implement and support our technology by developing strong relationships. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing our wireless networks and systems to meet the needs of our clients. Additionally, this role will partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and performance of all solutions.

What You'll Accomplish and Experience

• Design and architect wireless networks based on client requirements, considering factors such as coverage, capacity, and reliability using a variety of applications

• Analyze telecom infrastructure and make appropriate cost-effective design recommendations and testing requirements

• Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for wireless network design
• Implement wireless solutions, including procuring and configuring hardware, software, and protocols
• Conduct site surveys and RF analysis to assess wireless network environments and identify potential challenges
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to wireless network performance, connectivity, and security
• Coordinate between partners CCR, and/or CCR's client to ensure order completion
• Assist in sourcing strategies to improve efficiencies in leveraging partnership
• Assist in developing tools and reports to improve quoting efficiencies and implementation delivery
• Leverage quality controls to ensure products (services, hardware, and software) are delivered according to order details and rectify order discrepancies as necessary
• Proactively plan and identify potential risks within project implementations
• Collaborate with project managers, network engineers, and other stakeholders in communication and delivery of projects, to be on time and within budget
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, standards, and best practices related to wireless technologies
• Provide technical support and training to internal teams and clients as needed

Desirable Previous Experience

• Strong understanding of telecom infrastructure, and Ethernet connectivity
• Strong understanding of wireless technologies (Both line of site and non-line of site technologies)
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, network design, Layer-2 connectivity, Internet, MPLS, SDWAN, fiber optics, microwave transmission, wireless mesh, and secure IP networking requirements including IPSec, GRE, SSL and VPN technologies
• Strong understanding of CPE options to deliver CCR's Product Portfolio
• Experience working with multi-vendor infrastructure
• Hands on experience developing, migrating, maintaining and troubleshooting telecom networks
• Strong negotiating skills to obtain best prices, terms, and conditions, including one-time and long-term contract purchases, including preparing purchase orders and placing orders
• Solid IT background
• Procurement experience required
• Must have a valid driver license due to need for business travel

Why CCR

CCR is a privately held corporation that was founded in 1986 that provides technology services to large and small businesses nation-wide from our location in Cedar Rapids, IA. Our achievements include:

• Top quartile revenue growth for each of the last 5 years as per the worldwide Service Leadership Index® precision benchmark.
• Nationally recognized as "Great Place to Work" - 8 years in a row
• 10-years consecutively listed on Inc. 5000 - Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in America
• 7-year consecutive top 100 listing on MSPMentor 501 internationally
• Nationally awarded Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion (2020, 2021, 2022)
• Finalist or Winner from Technology Association of Iowa for the following:
  • IT Service Provider of the Year (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013)
  • Top Growth Company of the Year (2017)
  • Best User of Technology (2015)
  • Technology company of the year (2022,2015, 2014, 2013)

Learn more about CCR and our values: https://ccr.net/about-us/

CCR offers a unique work-life balance and environment. Our competitive benefits package includes free daily lunch for employees, gym membership reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, a 401k program, quarterly profit sharing, short & long term disability and life insurance and lots of development opportunities to help you grow your professional career.

Learn about our culture: http://reviews.greatplacetowork.com/circle-computer-resources-inc.