Senior Telecom Engineer

A large energy organization is seeking a Sr. Telecoms Engineer to join their organization.

This role will architect, engineer, plan, design, build, configure, and commission energy utility telecommunications transport networks and systems, including data, voice, and RF systems. Responsible for complete technical oversight and project management for transport network expansion projects. Focusing on the expansion of the Optical SONET & WDM/DWDM, MAS radio, two-way and microwave networks which support the Utility’s Transmission and Generation Assets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope, background, and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and services.
• Designs and Engineers utilize telecommunications transport networks, including selection and configuration of telecommunications hardware and software.
• May supervise or lead lower graded technical and/or support staff.
• Calculates and documents equipment power/space requirements and consumption for multiple sites and works with local Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or vendors to meet these requirements, including electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power, power redundancy scenarios.
• Coordinates and schedules investigations and feasibility studies, including economic evaluations of proposed and existing telecommunications locations, hardware and software, provide recommendations for system changes and participates in bid and search process
• Ensures the communication systems and new construction complies with Federal, State, and municipal laws, rules and regulations as well as industry codes
• Technical support to supervise sub contract team for installation, network integration and engineering services on the optical and microwave transport networks for a variety of telecommunication related projects
• Completes Vendor Management responsibility including approvals of Carrier Agreements, contract negotiation, etc.
• Responsible for regulatory filings (Licensing) and follow-up on recurring renewals
• Participates in NERC/WECC document preparation, is an SME in WECC audits.
• Prepares on-line and hard copy documentation of systems and user applications, providing instruction and training to users.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• BS in electrical engineering with four to six years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis in digital, network and wireless communications is preferred.
• Must possess a current, legally valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, AutoCAD software

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location