Senior Power Systems Engineer

12-month contract with a potential for extension. Hybrid position requiring local candidates in Raleigh, NC (3 days per week onsite in downtown office). W2 contract; no PTO or benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

About the Role

The IT Telecommunications department is seeking a Senior IT Telecom Analyst / Senior Power Engineer to design, implement, test, and document complex AC & DC power solutions for Telecom infrastructure applications. This role requires a thorough understanding of AC & DC power systems, UPS & DC plant systems, environmental and alarm monitoring systems, grounding systems, and basic TCP/IP, routing, and switching. Network automation with programming and scripting is highly valued. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision and collaborates effectively in small Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design power solutions to address business needs, including planning, designing, implementing, testing, and documenting communication systems and network components.
• Develop processes to enable 1st and 2nd level teams to handle support issues while providing 3rd level advanced support as needed.
• Prepare engineering job packages (EJPs) with detailed parts/equipment lists, logical installation instructions, and documentation (e.g., drawings, network diagrams, shelf layouts).
• Ensure cost-effective system designs meet business needs with reliable and efficient service.
• Prepare and submit cost estimates, economic studies, and work orders for planned installations.
• Coordinate and lead team members to successfully implement projects.
• Maintain familiarity with current telecommunications technology and available facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to NOC, installation, and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar field with 6+ years of direct power engineering experience.
• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree: Associate’s degree with 10+ years of direct power engineering experience or high school diploma with 15+ years of direct power engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code.
• Experience with 240/120 AC power systems, -48VDC power systems, and backup generating systems.
• Familiarity with grounding standards for communications shelters and towers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow tools and processes.
• Agile environment experience.
• Experience with corporate documentation systems (e.g., Fusion or CASTPro).
• Understanding of basic engineering theories, research practices, and design issue evaluation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam or Professional Engineer registration in North Carolina.
• Project management and planning experience, particularly in the utility industry.
• Hands-on experience with Telecom UPS & DC plant systems (e.g., Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, Delta).
• Subject matter expertise in Telecom DC systems, including training preparation and presentation.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers/switches, Opengear, NetGuardian, Cambium/Nokia microwave, and Alcatel/Ciena optical transport devices.
• 2+ years of direct experience in Telecom field services or engineering.
• Knowledge of Agile methodology, Kanban, and Jira.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days per week in the downtown Raleigh office (local candidates only).
• Up to 5% travel for site visits and implementations.

Pay

$56.00 – $66.00/hour (W2 contract).