Senior Specialist - Telecommunications; Hybrid

Overview

Senior Specialist, Fiber Optic network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services within Eversource. Responsible for engineering design and documentation needed for fiber installation, configuration, and commissioning of fiber optic equipment to provide reliable and diverse communications system wide.

• Long-term planning (5-10 years) to support lifecycle replacements of communication network infrastructure.
• Develop obsolete/End-of-life equipment replacement plans.
• Short-term planning to address emergent fiber buildout needs and/or restoration of communication systems.
• Enable Eversource's incremental growth; support move/add/change of network services/circuits provided over existing SONET, MPLS or DWDM infrastructure.
• Develop scope of work documentation in cooperation with a multi-discipline team of engineers.
• Responsible for complete telecom design/documentation, either as initiator/designer or as review/approver.
• Outside Plant fiber design, including cable specifications, fiber routes, fiber splicing and testing.
• Work with management to document business justification for new projects.
• Assist management with budgeting and cash flow projections.
• Provide configuration documentation to configure Add Drop Multiplexers.
• Ensure telecom design is in compliance with regulatory requirements (NPCC Dir 4, etc.).
• Participate in site walks with other teams to determine scope of telecom work.
• Develop bid specifications, solicit quotes and initiate procurement of equipment and contracted services.
• Create fiber projects and perform design and documentation in the GIS Telecom tool.
• Engineering design and review/approval for all telecom projects and provide technical oversight of engineering work by vendors.
• Coordinate with Field Operations for equipment installation, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning as applicable.
• Maintain and update documentation and records associated with the Transport Network Infrastructure.

• Frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of telecommunication systems.
• Understanding of Federal and State regulatory criteria and industry standards pertaining to applications, design, installation and operations of telecommunication systems.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Engineering Economic theory and practice.
• Strong knowledge of current telecommunications issues, practices, technology and related developments.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience in an electric utility environment.
• Relevant experience includes: (1) Teleprotection systems and protective relaying schemes; (2) Outside Plant fiber design with OPGW and ADSS; (3) Working knowledge of SONET and TDM systems as well as MPLS, DWDM and Ethernet technologies.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) to eight (8) years related experience required.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  None required.

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignments as required.
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH as necessary.

• Job identifiers: #LI-Hybrid #LI-ES3 #engajd
• Compensation:
  Salary is commensurate with experience; potential incentive; salary range $-$.
• Worker Type:
  Regular;
  Number of Openings: 1.
• Emergency Response:
  Responding to emergency situations is part of every employee’s role; may be called to assist during an emergency outside normal responsibilities, hours or location.

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

We are a Fortune 500 energy company with operations in New England. We are committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for our customers. We value teamwork, collaboration, and a safe working environment.