Telecom Equipment Engineer

Would you like to work for a software solutions company that has grown in triple digits in the last 5 years? If you answered Yes, then we need to talk….

We are looking for an Telecom Equipment Engineer who be part of a close-knit, high performing team. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued and respected. This position offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package

Job Title :: Telecom Equipment Engineer

Job Location :: New Castle, DE, Annapolis JN, MD

Position Description ::

Capacity Management:

• Review fiber and copper cable utilization, growth trends, and forecasts to support Layer 1 and determine when a relief job is required.
• Review Power/fuse/breaker utilization, growth trends, and forecasts to support Layer 1 and determine when a relief job is required.
• Review network element chassis and port utilization, growth trends, and forecasts to support Layer 1 and determine when a relief job is required
• Review utilization of links (trunks and/or NNIs) between network elements, growth trends, and forecast data to determine when a relief job is required.
• Rearrange, augment or remove/reuse capacity and/or network elements

Detailed Engineering:

• Perform detailed Location specific Equipment Engineering. This includes developing all of the specifications required for installation forces to properly install, turn-up, inventory, and configure the equipment, obtaining appropriate management approvals, issuing purchase orders, and ensuring vendor delivery
• Detail Engineering, Equipment/Hardware/Cable Ordering and delivery, and Installation. Set and track appropriate dates and facilitate communication/coordination between teams and across sites to insure successful, on-time completion.
• Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational/ NA standards
• Develop Bill of Material and place orders for network equipment, rack, and hardware requirements. Define cable requirements, create cable running lists, and order all cables.
• Manage, input, and update IFP, Nautilus, FUZE to reflect new builds, adds, and decommissions.
• Ensure the network elements (technical facility, location, bay/shelf, alarm points, etc.) are documented with necessary identifiers. Labels
• Perform site surveys to assist in completing detailed engineering
• Engineer floor space, rack space and hardware for all equipment in locations.
• Engineer placement and cable measurements
• Provide power/fuse/breaker assignments
• Engineer / Partner on Cabinet / equipment cooling and air flow.

Implementation:

• Coordinate/prioritize major site activities to meet installation timelines, optimize maintenance window equipment installation activity, and maintain proper site operations
• Installation Management responsibility for all projects
• Manage EFI vendors while on-site / Coordinate activities.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective completion of work to meet customer demands and budget constraints.
• Develop schedules, define resource requirements, resolve roadblocks, and provide status updates for major program changes that are made to network infrastructure.
• Perform the physical construction activities associated with installation/modification; facility infrastructure (rack/shelf space, power circuits, timing sources, etc.); and electronic equipment/cards using internal and/or external resources. Manage / Engineer Initial Device management connectivity.
• Ensure the installed network elements (including fiber management, power/grounding standards, shelf/chassis installation, cards, etc.) meet defined Verizon Engineering guidelines.
• Perform end of job closeout and quality review.
• Update Required systems as needed.
• Partner with other teams to ensure a successful job

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel.

Desired Skills:

• Two or more years of experience Networking Architecture.
• Experience with AC and DC Power Plant, power distribution.
• Experience in equipment space planning and heat load.
• Project Management training and experience in Project Management.
• Understanding of T1/T3 / OC-3 interconnects.
• Understanding of Fiber and Fiber distribution systems.
• Ability to be a self-starter and capability of working independently.
• Demonstrated technical and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work with others effectively and achieve goals.
• Strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated capability to communicate clearly and effectively via written technical proposals and oral communications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and make sound technical judgments in a demanding environment.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required.

Required Shift:

• Position is standard 40 hour weeks as needs to the business with possible night work support when required by projects.

About AgreeYa: AgreeYa is a global systems integrator delivering a competitive advantage for its customers through software, solutions, and services. Established in 1999, AgreeYa is headquartered in Folsom, California, with a global footprint and a team of more than 1,800+ professionals across offices. AgreeYa works with 550+ organizations ranging from Fortune 100 firms to small and large businesses across industries such as Telecom, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Healthcare, Utility & Energy, Technology, Public Sector, Pharma & Biotech, Retail, CPG, and others. Please visit us at www.agreeya.com for more information.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location