Telecom Engineer IV

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina | Job type: Contract | Work hours: 8am to 5pm

About the role

The IT Telecommunications department is looking for an individual with Telecom power engineering experience to join its team. The Telecom Analyst IV / Senior Power Engineer will work in an engineering and delivery role responsible for the design, implementation, testing, and documentation of complex AC & DC power solutions used for Telecom infrastructure applications. This position requires a thorough understanding of AC & DC Power Systems, UPS & DC Plant systems, environmental and alarm monitoring systems, grounding systems, and a basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching. Network automation with programming and scripting are additional skills that are highly valued. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who excels with little supervision and works with small teams using Agile engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design Power Solutions to address client business needs, including the planning, designing, implementing, testing, and documentation of communication systems & network components.
• Develop processes to better enable 1st and 2nd level teams to handle support issues, along with providing 3rd level advanced support as needed.
• Work independently with little direct supervision.
• Prepare engineering job packages (EJPs) consisting of detailed parts/equipment lists, logical installation instructions in relation to individual RF field work, and appropriate documentation (drawings, network diagrams, shelf layouts, etc.).
• 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 where required.
• Work effectively with other team members, providing coordination leadership to successfully implement projects as needed.
• 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 degree with 6 years of direct power engineering work-related experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree with 10 years of direct power engineering work-related experience OR a High School Diploma and 15 years of direct power engineering work-related experience.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work well within a team, either as a lead or peer member.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code.
• Experience with 240/120 AC power systems.
• Experience with 48V DC power systems.
• Experience with backup generating systems.
• Familiarity with Grounding Standards for communications shelters and towers.
• Basic MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, & Teams.

Qualifications (Desired)

• Experience with Service Now tools and processes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with a Corporate Documentation System (Fusion or CASTPro).
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management and project planning.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Direct hands-on experience with Telecom UPS & DC Plant systems including Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, and Delta.
• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of Telecom DC Systems with ability to prepare and present training on systems.
• Direct hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches, Opengear, NetGuardian, Cambium and Nokia microwave, and Alcatel Lucent and Ciena optical transport devices.
• Minimum of 2 years' direct hands-on experience in Telecom Field Services or Telecom Engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of Agile methodology, Kanban, and Jira.

Skills

• Agile methodology
• Cisco routers
• Network components
• Programming and scripting
• Documentation System (e.g., Fusion, CASTPro)
• Jira
• Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams
• Network diagrams
• Network automation
• Routing and switching
• Agile engineering
• Service Now
• TCP/IP
• Alarm monitoring
• Battery monitoring
• Written and oral communication
• Leadership
• Self-starter with ability to work independently or within a team

Pay

$55 - 65 per hour

Benefits

Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• AD&D and life insurance offerings
• Short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)