REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, 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.)
• Three years of telecommunications and/or networking experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough understanding of enterprise OT environments.
• Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of optical transport network/carrier Ethernet, microwave radios, multiplexers, network switches, and microwave and radio communication.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
• An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position.

In addition to the above, Level 3 requirements include:

• A minimum of five years of directly related telecommunications and/or networking experience.

In addition to the above, Level 4 requirements include:

• A minimum of ten years of directly related telecommunications and/or networking experience.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provide engineering design, provisioning, and support of the company’s enterprise-wide private utility telecommunications OT infrastructure, including core utility transport (optical transport network/carrier Ethernet, microwave radios, multiplexers, network switches, etc.) systems. Implement technology standards, designs, policies, and practices for telecommunications enterprise systems to ensure they address company needs while following industry best practices. Ensure the proper implementation of technologies to ensure high levels of network and system performance and reliability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements.
• Serve as a design engineer for business units to implement networking and communications needs. Develop complete telecom designs utilizing standardized engineering methods.
• Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades.
• Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated.
• Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company.
• Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements.
• Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
• Provide technical input during project planning development.
• Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work.
• Maintain project timeliness and budgets.
• Train and mentor Level 1 Telecom Engineers.
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

In addition to the above, Level 3 responsibilities include:

• Lead in the design of numerous transport solutions to support various ongoing projects, including creation or modifications to telecom designs, provisioning/configurations, and implementations.
• Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents.
• Develop alternative engineering solutions (with management direction) to meet business needs.
• Advanced knowledge of circuit design, optical transport network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and radio communication.

In addition to the above, Level 4 responsibilities include:

• Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor level 1, 2, and 3 telecom engineers.
• Assist in the development of engineering standards based on sound engineering principles and methods to support evolving company needs and objectives.
• Expert knowledge of circuit design, optical transport network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and radio communication.