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