Network Engineering Services - Construction

About the role

The Network Engineering Services position supports IT construction projects under the direction of the Director IT Project Activation Office. The Engineer will engage with business units to develop project schedules and support the installation of IT infrastructure and communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Designs IT infrastructure and coordinates system build activities for data connectivity and configures related radio communication networks, microwave radio links, network routers, switches, and other IT-related equipment.
• Prepares IT network infrastructure solution designs and provides technical assistance in the installation of new or upgrades of existing analog and digital communications systems.
• Documents existing systems architecture & technology portfolio to promote currency of installed, operational systems.
• Identifies, tests, diagnoses and resolves communications systems performance problems across a multi-platform technology environment.
• Reviews contract documents for compliance with design codes and standards, design criteria and policies and procedures.
• Reviews and verifies contractor invoices.
• Interacts with vendors to resolve communications equipment and telephone network issues.
• Acts as project lead in designing communications systems to include access control, public address, video surveillance, local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANS), including data, voice, video and other low voltage cable infrastructures.
• Collaborates with vendors and manufacturers to discuss technology alternatives, product roadmap, and arrange for demonstrations; evaluates products and makes recommendations.
• Interfaces with staff and Change Control Committee and technical staff to facilitate daily operations and processes for both hardware and software platforms including the coordination of service and repair of equipment and systems.
• Produces PM documentation consistent with ITS' IT Construction Lifecycle methodology from project inception through closeout.
• Works with Project Manager to develop plans, schedules, and bills of material.
• Identifies project risks and issues and works to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
• Updates project management information into the enterprise Project Management System.
• Prepare periodic project status reports and deliver project status presentations to ITS and stakeholder management personnel.

Requirements

• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure components.
• Working knowledge of modern project management methodologies and systems for managing IT and infrastructure construction projects.
• Theories, principles, and practices of video, microwave radio, telephone, fiber optics, communications engineering design and construction.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers and other construction and building specialists during the design/build process.
• Hands-on experience with construction practices and BICSI requirements as they relate to low voltage voice/data infrastructure.
• Ability to read, understand construction plans and technical specifications.
• Experience reviewing 'As-Built' drawings reflecting changes from the base contract documents to include approved change order requests, clarifications, correspondence and field conditions.
• Proven track record delivering executive level consulting services to large organizations with transportation industry experience being highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Metro's operations, ITS processes, and Metro locations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of systems and tools is highly desirable.
• Relevant knowledge, experience and/or related system certifications will be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) years performing network engineering project work serving in the role of PM or Project Lead.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in engineering communications or network systems including the design and installation of large communications systems, electronic, radio or data networks.
• Understanding of various technology platforms/systems: radio communication, public address, analog networks (voice), data networks (data & voice), microwave radio, video surveillance, etc.
• CISCO LAN/WAN/VOIP certification(s) (desirable).
• BICSI RCDD, BICSI OSP (desirable).
• Valid California Class C driver license.

Skills

• Five (5) years performing network engineering project work serving in the role of PM or Project Lead.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Relevant knowledge, experience and/or related system certifications will be considered in lieu of education.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years' experience in engineering communications or network systems including the design and installation of large communications systems, electronic, radio or data networks.
• Understanding of various technology platforms/systems: radio communication, public address, analog networks (voice), data networks (data & voice), microwave radio, video surveillance, etc.
• CISCO LAN/WAN/VOIP certification(s) (desirable).
• BICSI RCDD, BICSI OSP (desirable).
• Valid California Class C driver license.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$131,000 to $240,000 YR

Schedule

Hybrid Position