What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at Armstrong Utilities, Inc.?
Position Summary
The Principal Engineer is responsible for understanding the technology landscape and evaluating new technology for our Network as well as services for residential, commercial, and enterprise customers. This role will be involved in industry groups such as Cable Labs/SCTE and other MSO communities. Deep understanding of Armstrong’s strategic mission and will stay ahead of new and emerging technologies in all the technology areas focusing on 3–5-year vision and outlook. Provide high-level documentation for new and existing technologies, owning the book of technologies. Provide technical leadership and work with Engineering to evaluate, perform POC, and propose new technologies and services to be deployed on the Armstrong network.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. Advanced Engineering degree preferred.
10 years Telecommunications experience with a minimum of 5 years’ Engineering or operations experience.
Ability to work on Armstrong diverse technology areas.
Must be a servant leader and work well in a team environment - have the ability to positively engage team and other departments.
Demonstrate flexibility in thinking and process in an effort to drive a continuous improvement environment.
Strong understanding of Plant, Network, CPE and Service delivery and technologies.
Strong communication skills -must have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels within multiple business units. Ability to present and propose new technologies and vision to the Senior leadership team.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
Flexibility and ability to understand key stake holders needs and accept feedback.
Responsibilities
Evaluate and stay ahead of trends in the industry
Active participant in the industry active on committees and presenting at industry event
Responsible for owning the technology portfolio and growing it
Technical leadership within the company
Work with Engineering on evaluation and testing/POC of new technologies and services
Analyze and determine best solutions for last mile augments as it pertains to Armstrong’s long term last mile network solutions.
Provide engineering guidance and support for facilities including new and augment of existing.
Create RFP/RFIs and review proposals.
Manage vendor relationships as necessary to achieve corporate and departmental goals.
Evaluate and recommend vendor solutions for new and existing products.
Work with marketing product management on developing new customer products for both residential and commercial customers.
Evaluate ways to deploy network and service in a faster and more efficient way.
Visit Armstrong’s systems and interact with local leadership and Field operations (C&D) to understand challenges.
Interact collaboratively to support other departments as necessary.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
