Grid Mod- Sr Telecomm Engineer

Department

T&D Innovation and Modernization

This position is posted until filled.

Sr. Telecom Engineer

Salary Grade: G05

Pay Range: $94,831 - $161,213

Architect, Engineer, plan, design, build, configure and commission energy utility telecommunications transport networks and systems, including data, voice and RF systems. Responsible for complete technical oversight and project management for transport network expansion projects. Focus on expanding networks that support the Utility’s Transmission, Distribution, Data Center, and Generation assets. Work with enterprise business areas, telecom carriers, other utilities, and the contracts group to develop and execute applicable contracts.

Oversee all project execution aspects from initial planning and design through final commissioning, maintaining optimal performance and reliability, and staying at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements to continuously enhance network infrastructure and capabilities.

• Compile engineering project proposals defining goals, scope, background, need, and cost of equipment, parts, and services
• Design and engineer utility telecommunications transport networks, including selection and configuration of hardware and software to meet short‑ and long‑term performance, scalability and availability requirements
• Calculate and document equipment power/space requirements and consumption for multiple sites and collaborate with local Engineering, Facilities Operations, and vendors to meet electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power, and power‑redundancy scenarios
• Coordinate and schedule investigations and feasibility studies, including economic evaluations of proposed and existing locations, hardware and software, and provide recommendations for system changes and participate in the bid and search process
• Ensure systems comply with federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations as well as industry codes, including NESC, Right of Way agreements and environmental policies
• Provide technical support by supervising subcontract teams for installation, network integration, and engineering services on optical and microwave transport networks for various projects
• Manage FCC regulatory filings (FCC Licensing) and follow up on recurring renewals
• Prepare online and hard‑copy documentation of systems and user applications, provide instruction and training to users, and handle system/user needs, problems, and corrective actions

• Extensive experience and knowledge of fiber‑optic, microwave radio‑frequency and wireless transport network design, testing and support for utilities, service providers or enterprise networks
• Design and implementation experience with SONET/WDM/DWDM, MAS radio, two‑way (LMR) and microwave RF, optical transport systems such as Fujitsu Flashwave; NEC, TDM, SONET, GIGE, RF, pLTE, WiMax, Mesh, SCADA, DNP, 61850, SNMP, MPLS, etc.
• Experience with Cisco‑based network fundamentals, IP connectivity, IP services, security and automation
• Design, install, configure and troubleshoot medium to large‑sized routed and switched networks
• Determine and plan new telecommunication sites, circuit arrangements, and transport network equipment for primary, fail‑over and disaster‑recovery configurations per regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of AC and DC power systems, fiber‑optic transmission, and electrical cabling
• Interpret engineering documentation, including schematics, fiber‑management systems and OTDR / fiber characterization reports
• Maintain broad knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art technology, equipment and industry trends affecting utility operations and technology implementation
• Knowledge of ArcGIS and Autodesk AutoCAD for design and construction of operational networks
• Read and interpret complex prints, schematics and drawings and create detailed prints for field technicians
• Meet project deadlines, order equipment, prepare installation specifications, and monitor installation progress to ensure facilities are ready on specified dates

Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in electrical,…