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Duties include, but are not limited to, the items listed below.\n\nManage and verify function of specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results before and after project.\n\nCollaborate 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).\n\nProvide technical assistance to other Design Engineers and Project Leeds as required.\n\nPre-and-Post Project reviews with Project Leads for all projects assigned.\n\nAbility to provide a complete turnkey solution to customers as needed.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nConsiderable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.\n\nConsiderable knowledge of marine governing bodies such as DNV and ABS as well as, EIA/TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.\n\nMust be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and Visio.\n\nMust be proficient with basic electrical theory and practices.\n\nUnderstanding of rules and regulations of each job site in which the project will be performed.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nRequirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:\n\nOccasionally, the employee will need to move around on the jobsite, lifting/moving equipment up to 40 lbs. or more.\n\nMust be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.\n\nMust have minimum levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.\n\nMust be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.\n\nTravel 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).\n\nMust be able to climb ladders and work on lifts higher than 100 ft.\n\nMust be able to work standing/walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.\n\nProblem Solving\n\nMust be able to reason and think logically.\n\nMust be able to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.\n\nMust be able to work with others to collectively solve problems.\n\nMust be able to multitask several projects and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.\n\nMust be able to systematically maintain engineering records and archives.\n\nOther\n\nRequires the ability to read a variety of correspondences, manuals, instructions, journals, etc.\n\nRequires the ability to utilize basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide, utilize decimals and percentages, English-to-metric conversions).\n\nAbility to effectively interface and collaborate with customers.\n\nWilling to travel (customer sites, meetings, conferences, and expositions).\n\nShould be a \"self-starter\" (show initiative) and follow through to completion with little guidance.\n\nRequires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.\n\nAbility to present themselves and their work in a professional manner to management and to customers.\n\nPrepare and complete forms, reports, documentation, etc. and be able to apply basic rules of grammar, punctuation, dictation, and style.\n\nRequires the ability to communicate and direct people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from superiors.\n\nFields of vision required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\n\nMust be able to differentiate between specific colors and shades of colors on cable wires, etc.\n\nAbility to acquire continuing education on new industry practices and procedures.\n\nEducation and Computer Experience\n\nHigh 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.\n\nTravel Requirements\nWaveguide 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.\n\nBe able to travel outside the U.S. for periods up to two months.\n\nBe financially self-sufficient to support yourself for discretionary spending as well as incidental (reimbursable) business expenses.\n\nPossess a credit card and a U.S. bank account (WGC Transfers pay and expense electronically into its employees' accounts).\n\nBe able to pass background check through local Port Authorities.\n\nPossess or obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). (Note: Employees are not reimbursed for TWIC fees).\n\nBe able to obtain applicable Port badge.\n\nAttend offshore safety training.\n\nU.S. Citizen, Posses A\n\nU.S. Passport\n\nCertified Birth Certificate\n\nValid Social Security Card\n\nValid Driver License (Florida or other state)\n\nResident Alien, Non-U.S. Citizen, Posses A\n\nValid Passport of your country or origin\n\nValid Permanent Resident Card or other ID indicating legal status to work in the United States\n\nValid Social Security Card\n\nValid Driver License (Florida or other state)\n\nInternational\n\nPossesses an active Passport\n\nAcquire Permanent Resident Card (\"Green Card\") for working purposes\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Waveguide Communications","rawCompany":"waveguide communications","city":"Florida","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-09T03:13:57.395Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3022.00","title":"Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"civil-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2121.00","title":"Marine Engineers and Naval Architects","slug":"marine-engineers-and-naval-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"336611","title":"Ship Building and Repairing","slug":"ship-building-and-repairing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Design Engineer","description":"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.\n\nPosition Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Short-Term\n\nPosition 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.\n\nManage and verify function of specialized testing devices and system-defined standards to test compliance requirements and document results before and after project.\n\nCollaborate 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).\n\nProvide technical assistance to other Design Engineers and Project Leeds as required.\n\nPre-and-Post Project reviews with Project Leads for all projects assigned.\n\nAbility to provide a complete turnkey solution to customers as needed.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\n\nConsiderable knowledge of cabling infrastructure and electronic components required for networking.\n\nConsiderable knowledge of marine governing bodies such as DNV and ABS as well as, EIA/TIA codes, BICSI standards, etc.\n\nMust be proficient in MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Pro, AutoCAD, and Visio.\n\nMust be proficient with basic electrical theory and practices.\n\nUnderstanding of rules and regulations of each job site in which the project will be performed.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nRequirements to Perform Essential Job Functions:\n\nOccasionally, the employee will need to move around on the jobsite, lifting/moving equipment up to 40 lbs. or more.\n\nMust be able to operate a variety of equipment and tools including diagnostic and testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.\n\nMust have minimum levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.\n\nMust be able to go through and work in very confined spaces.\n\nTravel 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).\n\nMust be able to climb ladders and work on lifts higher than 100 ft.\n\nMust be able to work standing/walking prolonged periods in excess of 8 hours.\n\nProblem Solving\n\nMust be able to reason and think logically.\n\nMust be able to analyze problems and develop corrective actions.\n\nMust be able to work with others to collectively solve problems.\n\nMust be able to multitask several projects and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.\n\nMust be able to systematically maintain engineering records and archives.\n\nOther\n\nRequires the ability to read a variety of correspondences, manuals, instructions, journals, etc.\n\nRequires the ability to utilize basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide, utilize decimals and percentages, English-to-metric conversions).\n\nAbility to effectively interface and collaborate with customers.\n\nWilling to travel (customer sites, meetings, conferences, and expositions).\n\nShould be a \"self-starter\" (show initiative) and follow through to completion with little guidance.\n\nRequires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.\n\nAbility to present themselves and their work in a professional manner to management and to customers.\n\nPrepare and complete forms, reports, documentation, etc. and be able to apply basic rules of grammar, punctuation, dictation, and style.\n\nRequires the ability to communicate and direct people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving instructions assignments or directions from superiors.\n\nFields of vision required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\n\nMust be able to differentiate between specific colors and shades of colors on cable wires, etc.\n\nAbility to acquire continuing education on new industry practices and procedures.\n\nEducation and Computer Experience\n\nHigh 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.\n\nTravel Requirements\nWaveguide 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.\n\nBe able to travel outside the U.S. for periods up to two months.\n\nBe financially self-sufficient to support yourself for discretionary spending as well as incidental (reimbursable) business expenses.\n\nPossess a credit card and a U.S. bank account (WGC Transfers pay and expense electronically into its employees' accounts).\n\nBe able to pass background check through local Port Authorities.\n\nPossess or obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC). 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