Sr Telecom Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and integrate telecommunications and network communications systems.
• Provision and program telecommunications or network equipment such as microwave radios, MAS systems, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches.
• Deliver high quality, reliable, and complex telecommunication systems.
• Provide functional leadership and technical expertise for engineering team with a focus on Optical Transport Networks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, support needs of other business units, and provide solutions for solving core and strategic business initiatives.
• Complete detailed design of telecommunications systems and provide detailed scoping and estimating for highly complex projects.
• Promote always working safely and stress the importance of driving in a safe manner.
• Have meetings with technicians to discuss safety issues.
• Consult with users to determine system requirements.
• Evaluate user requests to determine feasibility, costs, and time frames.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with hardware, software, carrier, consulting, and employee resource vendors to ensure adequate support and external influences on the company's systems are understood and used in planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience (typically six years of related, progressive work experience).
• Six to eight years of related experience, including one year in a technical leadership role.
• Working knowledge of voice, data, radio, and microwave communications systems.
• Expert level knowledge of Telecommunication systems, including but not limited to: Trunking, Circuit Design, Synchronous Optical Networking, Multiplexing, T1. Microwave Radio, and distribution and transmission.
• Expert level knowledge of Ciena 6500 and 3900 series hardware.
• Expert level understanding of ITU G.709, G.8032, G.8262, and IEEE 802.3 network standards.
• Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions, and major vendors.
• Understanding of Electrical Utility operations and circuit requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Project management skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.