Job Description

We are seeking a Telecommunication Engineer to join our team in Rochester, NY or Binghamton, NY, to lead and work on various Telecommunication projects. The Telecommunications Engineer will support a number of telecommunications capital projects within the electric distribution and transmission business units in area of, utility digitization and automation of electric operations, Gas operations, Fossil Hydro Operations, Process and Technology, AMI, and Control & Automation Systems. Position is expected to be 3 days in office, hybrid work schedule. Responsibilities include developing both non-complex and complex telecommunications (LAN/WAN) projects, supporting capital project design and owner’s engineer scope of work, determining telecom criteria/requirements for capital and/or customer funded projects for T&D utility, project evaluation, feasibility and planning reviews, contract reviews (non-legal), monitoring of construction progress, monitoring of equipment and material compliance with specifications, engineering design and planning reviews, schedule analysis and optimization, equipment commissioning and verification test, operational and maintenance review, cost/benefit analysis, and general reporting to customer on the basis of technical and business competence. The role requires good knowledge of telecom infrastructure and process flow to collaborate with the Operations and OT departments to propose then execute on changes and improvements to the AMI Wide Area Network (WAN) and Neighborhood Area Network (NAN) and other complex metering networks. Planning and engineering of telecom infrastructure with an emphasis on resilient connectivity for Smart Metering and SCADA services. Provide engineering functions/solutions to support the telecom engineering for the capital projects. Minimum 5 years of Telecommunication and engineering experience, Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics, Engineering, or Computer Science with at least 5 years of experience preferred, PE preferred, capable of obtaining NERC CIP security clearance, proficient with Microsoft Office 365, strong interpersonal skills, advanced knowledge of Information/Operations Technology design and implementation, demonstrated ability to lead and drive solutions to complex problems or projects, solid technical background with experience with Telecom WAN technologies including networking, routing, DHCP, VPN technologies, network tools including SSH, traceroute, ping, understanding of network security and firewall concepts, radio networks and firmware updates preferred, understanding FCC regulations preferred, experience working with Telco circuit providers, devices, and services, analytical, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience, knowledge of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) preferred, bucket truck experience below the power space preferred, good communication skills both written and orally, ability to maintain multiple tasks and manage expectations, demonstrated track record of building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders, proficiency in MS Office Suite and other business analytical tools, knowledge of electric and/or gas utility operations preferred, previous work experience in IT, operational telecom, network or systems engineering, or metering operations preferred, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in a working environment, a valid driver’s license with a safe driving history, ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time, knowledge of safety policy and potential hazards of the electrical transmission network.

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