Field Engineer
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for Field Engineers. The Field Engineer works closely with the local Project Manager and account teams to assist in all aspects of deploying and supporting Silver Spring Networks (SSN) hardware and related systems in supporting SSN’s network. Candidate must have the ability to work independently to troubleshoot network problems, perform radio frequency (RF) coverage tests, and gather survey data.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong background and experience with RF and wireless technologies.
- A strong understanding of RF and propagation theory as well as experience with RF test equipment and tools such as spectrum analyzers, power meters, sweep testers and drive test software.
- Candidate must demonstrate the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot various electronic and RF systems.
- Candidate must have strong PC skills with software such as, Excel, Word, and Power Point.
- Candidate must have strong verbal, written, and organizational skills; the ability to directly interface with customers and vendors; maintain a professional appearance; and work independently.
Required Skills
- Analytical problem solving skills
- Travel as much as 80% of the time
- Work independently and multi-task with minimum supervision
- Team player
- Must possess a valid driving license
- Degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Science, military training, or equivalent work experience
Desired Skills and Experience
- Experience and knowledge of gas, water and electric utility meter reading and related technologies
- Experience with GIS mapping software such as MapInfo
- Experience with GPS and coordinate data
- Experience with RF propagation software
- Basic understanding of TCP/IP
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to tzaqqout@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Tony Zaqqout (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1017)
Email: tzaqqout@nexgenusa.com
AMI Field Equipment Installer
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for electric meter installers. This technician will be responsible for checking the existing meter, replacing with a new digital meter and doing a final test of the meter. You will need to explain to the customer that we are doing a meter change out and answer any questions. Must accurately collect customer data and document the installations in handheld device. Complete training will be provided, but some basic understanding of field equipment installs is a plus. The technicians will work on a current meter change out project and other projects after completion. Travel required.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance. Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented. Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
Compensation: $35K-45K (Opportunity for advancement)
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate, or the Equivalent.
- Previous experience as a Tech with 1-3 years field experience is strongly desired.
- Must have the basic knowledge of high voltage and the capability of reading and operating a volt test meter.
- Must have valid Driver’s License.
- Must be detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance.
- Must pass drug screening and background check.
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented.
- Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
- Must be able to travel
Duties:
- Operates within NexGen safety guidelines.
- Maintain high quality of work standards.
- Maintains good driving record and drives safely and defensively.
- Interacts with customers in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Required to install minimum level of devices in a production day.
- Performs daily morning check in and afternoon check out with supervisor.
- Maintain proper inventory of devices and supporting installation supplies in vehicle.
- Work within the required dress code provided for NexGen.
- Must wear issued identification badge at all times while working in the field.
- Must have the ability to use and maintain properly assigned tools.
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to bblack@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bob Black (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1006)
Email: Bob Black
AMI Warehouse Associate
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for warehouse personnel. This associate will be responsible for receiving incoming items and materials then importing them into the companies’ computer software. You will maintain control of stock items, supplies, perform weekly inventory and reconciliation of warehouse levels. Other functions will include staging inventory, schedules, receive/reconcile inventory and monitor movement of the field personnel on a daily basis. You may be responsible for clearing exceptions, validations and verifying completed work from field personnel. Complete training will be provided, but some basic understanding of field equipment installs is a plus. Organization is a must have in keeping an orderly and clean warehouse. Some travel required.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance. Must be comfortable interacting vendors and suppliers, quality oriented, organized and a good communicator. Must have the ability to use assigned equipment properly and work within safety guidelines.
Compensation: $30-$35k
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate, or the Equivalent.
- 2-3 year experience in warehousing with knowledge of inventory systems is strongly desired.
- Must be familiar with procedures pertaining to issuing and receiving property.
- Must a certified forklift operator.
- Must be proficient in using a PC and working in different programs
- Must have experience in using hand tools and machinery.
- Must be able to use hand jacks, pallet jacks, dollies and ladders.
- Must be able to exert between 50-100 lbs of force occasionally.
- Must be detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance.
- Must pass drug screening and background check.
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented.
- Must be able to travel
Duties:
- Operates within NexGen safety guidelines.
- Maintain high quality of work standards.
- Maintains good driving record and drives safely and defensively.
- Interacts with customers in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Required to install minimum level of devices in a production day.
- Performs daily morning check in and afternoon check out with supervisor.
- Maintain proper inventory of devices and supporting installation supplies in vehicle.
- Work within the required dress code provided for NexGen.
- Must wear issued identification badge at all times while working in the field.
- Must have the ability to use and maintain properly assigned tools.
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to bblack@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bob Black (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1006)
Email: Bob Black
Demand Response Field Technician
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for demand response technicians. This technician will be responsible for installing Wi-Fi thermostats, AC switches or hot water heater switches, which are considered demand response devices, and doing a final test of the installation. You will need to explain to the customer that we are doing a demand response device install and answer any questions. Must accurately collect customer data and document the installations in handheld device. Complete training will be provided, but understanding of field equipment installs and HVAC is a must. An electrical understanding is a plus. The technicians will work on a demand response project and other projects after completion. Travel required.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance. Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented. Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
Compensation: $35K-45K (Opportunity for advancement)
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate, or the Equivalent.
- Previous experience as a Tech with 1-3 years field experience is strongly desired.
- Must have the basic knowledge of HVAC, voltage, wiring and the capability of reading and operating a volt test meter.
- Must have valid Driver’s License.
- Must have a work vehicle that is well maintained and has neat appearance. (Truck with locking bed cover, SUV, Van, Minivan, or Station wagon)
- Must be detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance.
- Must pass drug screening and background check.
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented.
- Must be able to travel
Duties:
- Operates within NexGen safety guidelines.
- Maintain high quality of work standards.
- Maintains good driving record and drives safely and defensively.
- Interacts with customers in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Required to install minimum level of devices in a production day.
- Performs daily morning check in and afternoon check out with supervisor.
- Maintain proper inventory of devices and supporting installation supplies in vehicle.
- Work within the required dress code provided for NexGen.
- Must wear issued identification badge at all times while working in the field.
- Must have the ability to use and maintain properly assigned tools.
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to bblack@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bob Black (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1006)
Email: Bob Black
Electrician Helper for Network Collectors
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for an electrician’s helper to install network collectors. This technician will be responsible for helping to build access point collectors, relays and network bridges for a smart meter deployment. You will also be responsible for traffic control and ground work helping the electrician. Bucket truck experience is a plus. Must have computer experience for data collection and workorders. Complete training will be provided. The technicians will work on a current network deployment project and other projects after completion. Travel required.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance. Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented. Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
Compensation: $30K-$40K (Opportunity for advancement)
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate, or the Equivalent.
- Must have bucket truck/boom experience.
- Must have valid Driver’s License.
- Must be detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance.
- Must pass drug screening and background check.
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented.
- Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
- Must be able to travel
Duties:
- Operates within NexGen safety guidelines.
- Maintain high quality of work standards.
- Maintains good driving record and drives safely and defensively.
- Interacts with customers in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Required to install minimum level of devices in a production day.
- Performs daily morning check in and afternoon check out with supervisor.
- Maintain proper inventory of devices and supporting installation supplies in vehicle.
- Work within the required dress code provided for NexGen.
- Must wear issued identification badge at all times while working in the field.
- Must have the ability to use and maintain properly assigned tools.
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to bblack@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bob Black (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1006)
Email: Bob Black
Journeyman Electrician for Network Collectors
Job Description:
NexGen Utility Solutions has a current opportunity for a journeyman electrician to install network collectors. This electrician will be responsible for installing access point collectors, relays and network bridges for a smart meter deployment. You must have bucket truck experience and be able to tap into existing secondary lines for power. Must have computer experience for data collection and workorders. Complete training will be provided, but basic understanding of wireless networks is a plus. The technicians will work on a current network deployment project and other projects after completion. Travel required.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance. Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented. Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
Compensation: $40K-50K (Opportunity for advancement)
Qualifications:
- Must be a High School graduate, or the Equivalent.
- Must have electrical experience with line taps and transformer taps.
- Must have bucket truck/boom experience.
- Must have valid Driver’s License.
- Must be detail oriented, have good verbal skills and a neat/clean appearance.
- Must pass drug screening and background check.
- Must be comfortable interacting with customers and quality oriented.
- Must have the ability to use assigned tools properly and work within safety guidelines.
- Must be able to travel
Duties:
- Operates within NexGen safety guidelines.
- Maintain high quality of work standards.
- Maintains good driving record and drives safely and defensively.
- Interacts with customers in a respectful and courteous manner.
- Required to install minimum level of devices in a production day.
- Performs daily morning check in and afternoon check out with supervisor.
- Maintain proper inventory of devices and supporting installation supplies in vehicle.
- Work within the required dress code provided for NexGen.
- Must wear issued identification badge at all times while working in the field.
- Must have the ability to use and maintain properly assigned tools.
NexGen Utility Solutions values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are looking for experienced personnel – if you think you fit these requirements please send us your resume to bblack@nexgenusa.com.
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Bob Black (phone 404-900-9980 ext. 1006)
Email: Bob Black
