Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Job title: Senior Telecommunications Engineer (On-site)
Duration:  6 Months (Contract)
Location: Portland, OR

Purpose of the job

• Design and troubleshoot telecommunication network systems in support of electrical system operations.
• Responsibilities include design and provisioning documentation of telecommunications equipment including microwave radios, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches.
• As well as circuit channelization design and specifying carrier services from telecommunications providers.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete design of data communications systems, wiring schematics and equipment configurations. Create system diagrams and provide scoping for substation, generation, and load interconnection projects.
• Write equipment specifications, construction statements of work, purchase requisitions, and participate in procurement lead bid events.
• Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• Work with external utility, local, county, state, and federal agencies to satisfy jurisdictional and/or regulatory requirements.
• Serve as project lead for internal and external construction resources to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Provide technical expertise in one or more domains. (e.g. Microwave Communication, Optical Transport, Ethernet Networks, etc.)
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required.)
• Minimum five years of applicable telecommunications or networking experience.
• Advanced knowledge of TDM, packet, microwave radio, and/or fiberoptic communication systems.
• Advanced knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $60.00 – $108.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Portland, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location