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The following is a sample of the positions that are currently available with or through KOHL.  If you are interested in these or other opportunities, please e-mail your resume as an attachment compatible with MSWord for Windows (any version) to career@kohlgroup.com or fax it to (973) 984-2218.  For positions below, please refer to a specific Position ID in your correspondence.

KOHL provides excellent benefits to our employees, including an extensive Group Health Medical Plan and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

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Position Title

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Position

ID

Location Duration
Signal Engineer KR101711_Signal Engineer NY Contract Positions
RF Test Engineer KR090611_RF Test NJ Contract Positions
Ethernet Test Engineer (EE) – Carrier Ethernet Systems KR091511_GigE Tester NJ Contract Positions
Signal Resident Representatives KG600RR NYC Contract Positions
Signal Design Engineer KG600SE NYC Contract Positions
Electrical Resident Representatives KG600ERR NYC Contract Positions
Electrical Design Engineer KG600EDE NYC Contract Positions
Communications Resident Representative KG600CRR NYC Contract Positions
Estimator KG600EST NYC Contract Positions
Tech/Spec Writer KG600TW NYC Contract Positions


Position ID KR101711_Signal Engineer
Position Title: Signal Engineer
Location: Queens, NY
Duration: Contract Position-6 to 12 mos
Start: Nov/Dec 2011

Technical Scope of Work

Seeking one to two individuals with strong Signal Engineering experience to work on a full-time basis for a minimum of six months.

  1. Knowledge in Operation Administration Maintenance and Provisioning (OAMP) of VPLC Technology, namely Ansaldo STS Microlok II Systems, generally and as a large network, with communication via vital serial links and Ethernet arrangements.
  1. Knowledge of Supervisory Control Systems and interactions with vital processors is necessary to assist in troubleshooting and diagnosing system perturbations.
  1. Skills to review training procedures and develop OAMP and training documents to complete training requirements to maintain these systems.

If you are interested, please send your resume in Word to:  aboschetti@kohlgroup.com along with your SALARY requirements AND a brief summary mapping your skills to the job description.  Please visit us at:  www.kohlgroup.com 



Position ID KR090611_RF Test
Position Title: RF Test Engineer
Location: Holmdel, NJ
Duration: Contract Position-Long term
Start: October 1, 2011

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

  • Radio systems test-engineering specialist positions available with KOHL’s onsite team within Client’s Radio Engineering Group.
  • The group is responsible for evaluating point-to-point broadband radio and free-space optical backhaul technologies and equipment as part of our Client’s Approval-For-Use process. 
  • Selected candidates will be responsible for meeting with vendors and testing and evaluating vendors’ products.  This will entail designing tests and experiments; developing  requirements and bench test plans; conducting bench tests to characterize radio performance and network compatibility; collecting, processing, and analyzing test data; documenting results; and determining the impact of results as they relate to our Client’s engineering rules and guidelines documents; and supporting successful initial deployments in our Client’s network.  
  • Selected candidates will be required to conduct regression tests across multiple radio profiles as new radio software/hardware is released; will be required to participate in and make progress on multiple projects at the same time; and will be required to work both on small teams and work individually (with support from the team.) 
  • The ideal candidate is someone who likes to work on leading-edge technologies, likes to learn new techniques and capabilities, and keeps current in radio and interconnecting optical technologies, but someone who is also willing to accept short-term, expert assignments as requested by internal customers.

 
REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 

  • BSEE or BSEET Degree (or equivalent experience); must have 15+ years experience in R.F. engineering, 3+ years microwave/millimeter-wave experience point-to-point radio (with knowledge of governing deployment issues such as LOS, rain degradation, and interference limitations);
  • must have excellent writing skills, demonstrable through an established record of either published papers or internal technical documents; must be willing to work fulltime during contract period at our Client’s Radio Testing Lab facility in Holmdel, New Jersey. 
  • Travel will be rare, but may be required to support First Field Application trials around the United States when equipment is first deployed after completing bench testing.  A broad background in radio engineering and performance characterization is required. 
  • Candidate should be familiar with statistical processing of propagation data, R.F. and optical performance requirements, measurement techniques and test equipment, data acquisition interfaces; interference control and management; and issues relevant to radio/optical connectivity to our Client‘s network.
  • Candidate should have specific knowledge of point-to-point radio operation using Ethernet over microwave, hot-standby, cross-polarization, space diversity, and radio link aggregation.  
  • Exposure to multiple vendor relationships will require candidate to have a high standard of integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.
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DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Candidate should have good presentation and interpersonal skills. 
  • Candidate should be able to interact well with other team members, internal customers, and vendors. 
  • Theoretical knowledge of R.F. and optical phenomena in addition to hands-on lab and field experience with each is highly desirable. 
  • Hands-on experience with radio link management tools and radio provisioning will be considered a plus.


If you are interested, please send your resume in Word to:  aboschetti@kohlgroup.com along with your SALARY requirements AND a brief summary mapping your skills to the job description.  Please visit us at:  www.kohlgroup.com 

 



Position ID KR091511_GigE Tester
Position Title: Ethernet Test Engineer (Test Bed Environment)
Location: Holmdel, NJ
Duration: Contract Position-Long term
Start: Immediate

NOTE:  This is a hands-on Ethernet systems performance and interoperability testing position in a bench testing laboratory environment.  To be selected for interview, candidate must clearly show his/her experience developing and implementing carrier systems test plans for performance and interoperability, and experience using test equipment (i.e., Spirent, Smart Bits, Ixia).  Experience with Ethernet systems testing and a working knowledge of IEEE 802.3 and RFC 2544 is highly desirable – however, if you DON’T have specific Ethernet systems testing experience,  but you DO have experience developing and implementing carrier systems test plans and this is transferable to an Ethernet systems environment, please apply with explanation.

DESCRIPTION:  Ethernet specialist position available in our Client’s Radio Group testing labs. The group is responsible for evaluating point-to-point broadband radio and free-space optical backhaul technologies and equipment as part of our Client’s Approval-For-Use process.  Applicant will be responsible for meeting with vendors and testing and evaluating vendors’ products.  This will entail designing tests and experiments; developing Client requirements and bench test plans; conducting bench tests to characterize Ethernet performance and network compatibility; collecting, processing, and analyzing test data; documenting results; determining the impact of results as they relate to our Client’s engineering rules and guidelines documents; and supporting successful initial deployments in the our Client’s network.  Applicant will be required to conduct regression tests across multiple radio platforms as new radio software/hardware is released.  Applicant will be required to participate in and make progress on multiple projects at the same time. Applicant will be required to work both on small teams and work individually (with support from the team.)  The ideal candidate is someone who likes to work on leading-edge technologies, likes to learn new techniques and capabilities, and keeps current in interconnecting technologies, but someone who is also willing to accept short-term, expert assignments as requested by internal customers.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Candidate must have BSEE degree and 2+ years direct hands-on experience with Layer 2 Ethernet testing and debugging along with T1 circuit emulation. Candidate must have excellent writing skills, demonstrable through an established record of either published papers or internal technical documents.  Candidate must be willing to work at our Client’s Lab facility in Middletown, New Jersey.  Travel will be rare, but may be required to support First Field Application trials around the United States when equipment is first deployed after completing bench testing.  The group is also responsible for Tier-4 support once equipment is deployed, which may require occasional participation in conference calls during the maintenance window at 2:00 a.m.  A broad background in Ethernet performance characterization is required.  Candidate must be familiar with measurement techniques and test equipment, data acquisition interfaces, and issues relevant to connectivity to our Client’s network. Candidate should have hands-on experience with Spirent test center (or other Ethernet test equipment such as Smart Bits and Ixia), knowledge of basic routing protocols (like OSPF), and knowledge of PDH technology and associated test gear.  Candidate should have specific knowledge of Layer 2 Ethernet performance testing RFC 2544.   Exposure to multiple vendor relationships will require candidate to have a high standard of integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics.

DESIRED SKILLS: Candidate should have good presentation and interpersonal skills.  Candidate should be able to interact well with other team members, internal customers, and vendors.  CISCO certification and experience in configuring various CISCO routers and switches will be considered a plus, as would hands-on experience with radio link management tools and radio provisioning. Ability to perform lab management support functions for the Ethernet infrastructure along with maintaining and supporting lab Element Management Systems is desirable.

If you are interested, please send resume in Word to:  aboschetti@kohlgroup.com along with a brief summary mapping your skills to the job description.  Thank you!

 

 



 
Position ID KG600RR
Position Title: Signal Resident Representatives
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Signal Resident Representatives

Duration: Contract Positions

Location: NYC

SIGNAL RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Signal resident representatives provide support during the design phase and the preparation of contract documents, as required. After a contract is awarded, the representative ensures that the contractor adheres to the contract documents; and that the project is built according to the plans and specifications. Via observation and testing, safety practices on the job site and project quality control methods are monitored to ensure that company standards are maintained. Responsible for preparing reports, maintaining records and schedules related to the project construction. At higher levels, the signal resident recommends approval of payments, contract modifications and other work.

Level A

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and 8 years experience on construction inspection, design or maintenance. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years experience on construction inspection or design.
  • A practical knowledge of a major transit signal system; 4 years experience in signal inspection, maintenance or design work. Adept at monitoring several types of work activity. Ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Possesses ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and company personnel.

Level B

  • A high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years experience on construction inspection, design or maintenance. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 8 years experience on construction inspection or design.
  • A practical knowledge of a major transit signal system; 6 years experience in signal inspection, maintenance or design work. Adept at monitoring several types of work activity. Ability to work independently under general supervision.
  • Possesses ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and company personnel.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600SE
Position Title: Signal Design Engineer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Signal Engineer

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

SIGNAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Signal design engineers perform the following work: design work for railroad signals, shop drawing review, design support during construction including inspection of newly installed signal systems, centralized train control equipment, speed control systems, and/or related electrical plant, machinery and apparatus, and other related work.

Level A

  • A high school diploma and 8 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 4 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to work independently in all conventional aspects of signaling. As a fully competent engineer, plans and conducts work independently based on general instructions. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex work and supervisory approval on other work.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level B

  • A high school diploma and 10 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 6 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Applies sound and diversified knowledge of signaling. Makes independent judgments on engineering problems and methods. Requires supervisory guidance only on the general project objectives, unusual problems and developments.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level C

  • A high school diploma and 12 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 8 years railroad signal experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems. Assignments are given in terms of broad objectives and limits.
  • Maintains liaison with individuals within company or other organizations as required. Responsible for acting independently on technical matters.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level D

  • A high school diploma and 14 years experience in railroad signal engineering, maintenance, circuit design, manufacturing or installation. Or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 10 years railroad signal experience. Registration as a licensed professional engineer may be required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues and is recognized as an authority in the field.
  • Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and management. Possesses skills in the art of persuasion and negotiation of key issues.
  • Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Conducts or oversees breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level E

  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 10 years railroad signal experience, including five years in a supervisory capacity. Registration as a licensed professional engineer is a generally required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues. Individuals at this level must demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in activities of significant importance and are recognized as authority in the field.
  • Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Must be able to write management reports and recommend the approval of signal line drawings. Conducts or oversee breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors and internal departments.

Level F

  • A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and 12 years railroad signal experience, including 7 years in a supervisory capacity. Registration as a licensed professional engineer is a generally required. However, extensive experience may be substituted in lieu of licensing.
  • Thorough knowledge of a major transit signal system. The ability to use advanced techniques. Proficient at extending the theories and precepts of railroad signaling to novel or unusual circumstances. Makes decisions and recommendations that are considered authoritative on issues that have an extensive impact. Negotiates critical issues. Individuals at this level must demonstrate a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in activities of significant importance and are recognized as authority in the field.

Possesses the ability to write clearly, organize project information and daily reports. Must be able to write management reports and recommend the approval of signal line drawings. Conducts or oversee breakdown or operational testing. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600ERR
Position Title: Electrical Resident Representative
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Electrical Resident Representative

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

ELECTRICAL RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Electrical resident representatives provide support, as required, during design and preparation of contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure through testing and observation that the contractor complies with the contract documents. They monitor safety practices on the job site and quality control methods to ensure that company standards are maintained.

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of four years experience in construction inspection.

A practical knowledge of a railroad’s electrical systems; four years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work, and the ability to monitor several types of work activity. At this level, must be able to work independently under general supervision.

The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID: KG600EDE
Position Title: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions
Start: Immediate

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Electrical design engineers perform the following work: design work for electrical and power systems, shop drawing review, design support during construction including inspection of newly installed electrical and power systems, machinery and apparatus, and other related work.

Level A

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience
  • Knowledge of and the ability to work independently on all conventional aspects of electrical engineering. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level B

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience
  • The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of electrical engineering to novel or unusual circumstances. Applies sound and diversified knowledge. Makes independent judgments on engineering problems and methods. Requires supervisory guidance only on general objectives and unusual problems and developments. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interacts and communicates with contractors.

Level C

  • Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years experience
  • The ability to use advanced techniques and extend the theories and precepts of electrical engineering to novel or unusual circumstances. Plans and develops engineering projects concerned with unique or controversial problems: with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. A practical knowledge of railroad signal or communications systems is desirable.

The ability to write clearly, communicate and organize project information, prepare daily reports, process progress payments and additional work orders. Interaction with contractors.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600CRR
Position Title:  Communications Resident Representatives
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Positions

Job Title: Communications Resident Representatives

Duration: Contract positions

Location: NYC

COMMUNICATIONS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE-LEVEL A

Communications resident representatives provide support, as required, during design and preparation of contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure that the contractor adheres to the contract documents. After the contract is awarded, they ensure that the contractor adheres to the contract documents. Via testing and observation, the representative observes that the project is constructed according to the Contract plans and specifications. They monitor safety practices on the job site and quality control methods to ensure that company standards are maintained. The representative prepares and maintains records and schedules related to the project. At higher levels, the responsibilities include authorization of acceptance, payments and contract modifications.

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years experience in construction inspection.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s communication system. 4 years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work. Able to monitor several types of work activity. At this level, must be able to work independently under general supervision.
  • The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors and other internal departments.

COMMUNICATIONS RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE-LEVEL B

  • A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field and a minimum of 8 years experience in construction inspection.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s communication system. 6 years experience in electrical inspection, maintenance or design work. Able to monitor several types of work activity. Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.

The ability to write clearly, organize project information, prepare reports and presentations. Interacts and communicates with contractors and other internal departments.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600EST
Position Title:  Estimator
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Position

Job Title: Estimator

Duration: Contract position

Location: NYC

ESTIMATOR

  • A High School diploma or equivalent
  • Familiarity with Major Transit Systems construction practices.
  • Possess a broad background in capital construction practices.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s signal system is desirable. A minimum of 6 years experience in signals or other discipline that required estimating experience. The type of experience is at the discretion the company and is dependent on the specific needs of task scope.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.



Position ID KG600TW
Position Title:  Tech/Spec Writer
Location: NYC
Duration: Contract Position

Job Title: Tech/Spec Writer

Duration: Contract Position

Location: NYC

TECHNICAL-SPECIFICATION WRITER

  • A Bachelor’s degree.
  • A practical knowledge of a major railroad’s signal system.
  • A minimum of 4 years experience in engineering
  • The ability or organize project information, write clear, concise equipment and system specification. Interact and communicate with contractors, internal personnel and other internal departments.
  • Experience with signal system design and field construction procedures is desirable.
  • Experience with the preparation of contract documents is desirable.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Powerpoint is desirable.

If you are qualified and interested, please email your resume in MSWord for Windows format to Aboschetti@kohlgroup.com .  Please include a brief note indicating your availability to start and whether you are available on a full-time basis, or otherwise, and your home base of operations.




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