Broadband Engineering Consultant

Michael Baker International

Broadband Engineering Consultant supporting public sector clients through technical advisory services, analysis, and validation in broadband programs. Engaging in design reviews, data assessments, and compliance support activities.,

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,731 - $100,692 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support consulting engagements for state broadband offices, municipalities, and other public-sector clients related to broadband programs, telecommunications strategy, technical review, and data-driven decision-making.
Review and assess broadband network-related data and supporting documentation, including service data, deployment project-area information, location information, technology descriptions, and deployment-related records.
Analyze broadband serviceable locations (BSLs), project areas, and related datasets using spreadsheets, tabular analysis, GIS tools, targeted software platforms, and supporting technical documentation to identify inconsistencies, trends, gaps, and deployment project risks.
Evaluate broadband technologies and network environments including fiber, PON-based systems, DOCSIS concepts, and fixed and mobile wireless, to support technical advisory.
Support technical review of broadband grant applications and related program materials, including scoring inputs, risk indicators, and location-level documentation used during application and award phases.
Support verification and challenge process activities by reviewing ISP-submitted evidence, assessing data and documentation quality, and helping document findings for public-sector decision-making.
Prepare technical memoranda, issue logs, comparison analyses, summary reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables that clearly communicate findings to public-sector stakeholders.
Assist clients and project teams in understanding broadband deployment assumptions, cost and schedule considerations, serviceability issues, and technology distinctions, and the implications of these data on program decisions.
Coordinate and support field teams conducting broadband validation activities, including guidance on field procedures, documentation expectations, data collection requirements, location validation, and consistency in reporting.
Provide day-to-day technical support and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including project managers, analysts, GIS staff, and field personnel helping to resolve issues and create timely, accurate, and defensible client deliverables.
Participate in internal and client meetings; present technical information in clear written and oral formats for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Occasional travel may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–8 years of experience involving broadband, telecommunications, network systems, GIS and mapping workflows, infrastructure analysis, technical consulting, or public-sector broadband program support.
Expert understanding of broadband technologies, including fiber and fixed wireless systems, and the ability to apply that knowledge in an advisory and analytical setting.
Familiarity with working network environments, including PON (GPON / XGS-PON) and/or DOCSIS concepts as well as a working knowledge of wireless network infrastructure, technologies, and spectrum use.
Ability to interpret technical documentation, network-related materials, broadband availability and serviceability information, and ISP-submitted program data (including evidence used for verification and challenge processes).
Experience working with spreadsheets and structured datasets, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401 (k) Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

broadband technologiesfiber systemsfixed wireless systemsPON (GPON / XGS-PON)DOCSIS conceptsGIS toolsdata analysistechnical documentation interpretationspreadsheetsstructured datasets

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationproject managementanalytical skillsmultitaskingclient engagementteam coordinationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingattention to detail