Telecom Engineer (2,3,4), Salt Lake City, UT 113834

Description

• Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
• Deliver on commitments, performing site visits and coordinating with field personnel when necessary to accomplish assigned work.
• Lead in the design of numerous transport solutions to support various ongoing projects, including creation or modifications to telecom designs, provisioning/configurations, and implementations.
• Create documentation on all projects and keep documentation updated.
• Serve as project manager on minor projects or system upgrades.
• Recommend alternative engineering solutions to senior engineers/management to meet business needs. Assist in analyzing and developing standard engineering methods, when requested.
• Provide budget estimates for construction project requirements.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines, project engineers/managers, and customer representatives to design telecom transport systems based on anticipated requirements.
• Design major network and communications systems. Create and update networking system diagrams, equipment diagrams, etc. and implement moderately complex provisioning of connected systems.
• Develop complex engineering studies, plans, specifications, calculations, evaluations, and design documents.
• Act as a lead expert in the work group; train and mentor level 1, 2, and 3 telecom engineers.
• Provide technical input during project planning development.
• Train and mentor Level 1 Telecom Engineers.
• Assist in the development of engineering standards based on sound engineering principles and methods to support evolving company needs and objectives.
• Serve as a design engineer for business units to implement networking and communications needs. Develop complete telecom designs utilizing standardized engineering methods.
• Develop alternative engineering solutions (with management direction) to meet business needs.
• Design and test new telecommunications or network systems as required by the company.
• Maintain project timeliness and budgets.

Requirements

• Advanced technical knowledge of network and telecommunication technologies, and a thorough u derstanding of enterprise OT environments.
• Ability to design systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software.
• A solid understanding of fiber transport and microwave/wireless system technologies, including TDM-based communications systems.
• 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.
• A minimum of ten years of directly related telecommunications and/or networking experience.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers and automated tools.
• Working knowledge of serial communication standards, including TIA-232-F (RS-232) and TIA-485(-A) (RS-485).
• Knowledge of optical transport network/carrier Ethernet, microwave radios, multiplexers, network switches, and microwave and radio communication.
• Understanding of ITU G.709, G.8032, G.8262, and IEEE 802.3 network standards.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license or successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• 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.)
• A minimum of five years of directly related telecommunications and/or networking experience.
• Experience with IP networking and Carrier Ethernet technologies, including Ciena fiber optic terminals, Cisco IOS, and other IP-based network technologies.
• Expert knowledge of circuit design, optical transport network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and radio communication.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the National Electric Code.
• Advanced knowledge of circuit design, optical transport network/carrier Ethernet systems, SONET/TDM, and microwave and radio communication.
• Three years of telecommu
• Ability to provide timely assessments with limited information and/or assumptions.
• Engineering experience specifically related to industrial power systems or electric utility power systems.
• Working knowledge of telecom/transport network terminology and systems.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• An on-site presence is required to perform collaborative functions of the position.
• Knowledge of Ciena 6500 and 3900 series hardware.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance