Sr Telecommunications Engineer
Company: Puget Sound Energy
Location: redmond
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with
like-minded, top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly
growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to
an exciting and innovative future is now.PSE's IT Infrastructure
team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Sr
Telecommunications Engineer position!Job Description* Provides the
planning, design, acquisition and implementation of the company's
telecommunication and transport network services.* Evaluates
business requirements to develop and implement solutions.* Conducts
project planning, cost analysis and vendor comparisons. Performs
analysis to determine best configuration of systems.* Responsible
for telecommunications and transport networking hardware and
software to ensure availability, performance and
supportability.infrastructure related to telecommunications
including related hardware and software to ensure availability,
recoverability, performance, integrity and supportability through
production support of existing network, and development and
implementation of enhancements.* Provides advanced customer support
for new and existing telecommunication system.* Plans and executes
telecommunication designs, configurations, or enhancements to new
and existing existing telecommunication services.* Researches,
recommends and designs new technologies, new configurations and
enhancements to existing telecommunication networks., providing
consulting advice to customers on the capabilities of the network
environment.* Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in
PSE's operating and/or field procedures related to work
responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total
safety.Job Responsibilities* Engineers and designs complex
telecommunications infrastructure and transport networking
infrastructure, services and interfaces to external networks.*
Specifies, designs and implements large or complex network
systems.* Proficiently applies IT methods, professional knowledge
and PSE standards and practices to complex tasks and situations.*
Selects appropriate design standards, methods and tools, consistent
with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they
are applied effectively.* Adheres to industry and corporate
security and compliance best practices.* Works with project manager
management to develop realistic work estimates, financial budgets
and project schedules.* Participates in mid- to long-term
telecommunication systems planning.* Takes responsibility for
understanding for understanding client requirements, collecting
data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.* Leads
implementation and deployment efforts on intermediate projects.*
Provides cost/benefit analysis on intermediate projects.* Provides
advice on technical aspects of system development and integration
(including requests for changes, deviations from specifications,
etc.) and ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies,
standards and practices are applied correctly.* Conducts studies
and performs network analysises and recommends changes.* May
function in a lead capacity within department and represent
department in workflow and escalation discussions with
others.across teams in workflow and escalation discussions.*
Reviews project deliverables for accuracy and updates records as
required and provides assistance and mentoring to others.* Reviews
others' systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate
technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple
systems and technology.* Create templates and tools to be used for
transport networking planning and design configurations.* Ensures
internal and external security as well as adherence to compliance
standards.* Participates in evaluation of vendor proposals.* Deploy
networking services to remote sites utilizing leased and private
telecommunications infrastructure.* Updates or creates
documentation based on work performed.* Assist in the transition
from legacy (TDM) transport to packet based transport.* Responds to
unfamiliar, undefined, unexpected, or unstable situations with the
professionally prescribed standard response.* Effective in
relationships with business partners, professional peers, and other
team members.* Monitors the market to gain knowledge and
understanding of currently emerging technologies.* Works with IT
professionals and managers, primarily within own department.*
Coaches less experienced IT/telecom professionals.* Operates under
general direction.* Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
Qualifications* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering,
Computer Science or equivalent work experience in related
discipline or similar degree and 5 years of experience or
equivalent combination of education and/or experience.* 5 years of
technical telecommunications experience.* Minimum of 3 years of
experience in related planning, analysis, configuration,
installation, management, and coordination work relevant to telecom
or network design and build experience.* Ability to manage
projects, including schedules, resource allocations and budgets.*
Experience leading and participating in internal and external
teams.* Strong interpersonal and communications skills.* Ability to
analyze complex systems, solve problems, and multi-task.* Knowledge
and experience with IT infrastructure, MPLS, data, voice, Telco,
concepts, practices and procedures.* Experience with copper and
fiber optic cabling and related standards.* Extensive knowledge of
subject matter within telecommunications, with a basic knowledge of
related disciplines.* MS Office skills.* Willingness to learn and
take on new and challenges.Desired Qualifications* Information
Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Certificationprocess
knowledge* Nokia or Cisco Networking certifications* Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) General Radio/Telephone Operators
License, or equivalent certificate.* Experience working with
specific equipment such as but not limited to Noka 7705 SAR, Nokia
1830 DWDM, Aviat Eclipse and Coriant/Infinera DNX* Python or other
scripting language* Linux and Windows OS background* Experience
using Wireshark or other packet capture tools for analysis and
troubleshooting* Experience working with SCADA and Teleprotection
systems* Professional Engineer (PE) Certification* Experience in
engineering, design, construction, operation and maintenance of
various telecommunication systems.* Working knowledge of SAP and
PSE budgeting and planning process.* Basic understanding of PSE
electric and gas infrastructure and field practices of utility
electric and gas infrastructure and field practices.* Financial
analysis capability to assess feasibility of projects and
decisions.* Knowledge of electric distribution and transmission
infrastructure.* Knowledge and experience utilizing taskissue
tracking systems and processes (REMEDY, Visio, ISR's, Budget
process, Change Control, and PSE Cable Management Database).*
Strong statistical and analytical skills* Working knowledge of the
following:* MPLS architecture and supporting protocols such as IGP
and label signaling (LDP and RSVP)* MPLS service architecture to
include VPWS, VPLS and VPRN* Traffic engineering with constraint
based routing in MPLS* BGP routing protocol* Working knowledge of
precise network synchronization (TDM and packet)* Working knowledge
of QOS principles and implementations* Extensive knowledge and
experience working with OSI Model Layers 1, 2 and 3* Extensive
knowledge and experience working with IT infrastructure, TDM, IP,
MPLS, data, voice and leased telco* Hands-on experience with
telecommunications networking design and equipment configuration to
include but not limited to: routers, switches, DACS, channel banks
and microwave radiosAdditional InformationFamilies and businesses
depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their
dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities
with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today
we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like
our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in
renewable energy.At PSE we value and respect our employees and
provide them opportunities to excel. We offer an expansive pay
package that includes competitive compensation, annual goals-based
incentive bonuses, comprehensive benefits, 401(K), a company paid
retirement pension plan, and an employee assistance and wellness
program.Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal
employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without
reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the
essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by
local, state or federal law.Should you have a disability that
requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job
application process, please contact the Human Res
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