Senior Telecom Power Engineer

Position Summary

The client’s IT Telecommunications department is looking for an individual with Telecom power engineering experience to join its team. The Senior IT Telecom Analyst / 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.

• Design power solutions to address business needs, including planning, designing, implementing, testing, and documenting communication systems and network components.
• Develop processes to enable 1st and 2nd level teams to handle support issues, while 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 related 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 and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a 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 experience, OR a High School Diploma with 15 years of direct power engineering 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 and 130V 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, and Teams.

• 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 for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work 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 project management and project planning principles.
• 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 the ability to prepare and present training on systems.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct hands‑on experience in Telecom Field Services or Telecom Engineering.
• Direct hands‑on experience with Cisco routers and switches, Opengear, Net Guardian, Cambium and Nokia microwave, and Alcatel Lucent and Ciena optical transport devices.
• Fundamental knowledge of Agile methodology, Kanban, and Jira.

• Hybrid…