Telecom Network Engineer

As the nations first statewide transmission only company VELCO manages the safe reliable cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

This is aRutland Vermont based position.

Why you should join our team

VELCO manages the safe reliable cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional Telecommunications team develops manages operates and maintains VELCOs enterprise networks that provide critical communication services.

How you will make an impact

In addition to our transmission assets VELCO owns and operates a 1500 mile statewide fiber optic network and a statewide radio this role you will support and maintain infrastructure that is essential and relied upon on a 24x7 basis.

VELCO is installing roughly 914 miles of fiber optic cable onto the distribution system connecting approximately 68 substations and 480 DER sites by 2027. This work will provide a secure and reliable communication network for data transmission of Vermonts clean energy resources.

The Telecom Network Engineer will initiate network design and planning and integration support functions such as troubleshooting analysis research debugging and problem solving and appropriately engages in the technical activities of a telecommunication systems administration support team including upgrading and disaster recovery plans.

Responsibilities

• Further develops a diversified knowledge of carrier class telecommunication engineering practices and standards in system designs and operation.

• Designs manages and operates complex enterprise networks. (Enterprise Wi-Fi Core network DC fabric edge network)

• Participates in the management of a Network Operating Center monitoring TDM Carrier Ethernet and proprietary networks using SNMP monitoring tools.

• Actively monitors and conducts trend analysis for telecommunication networks to proactively identify performance issues ensuring highest availability of critical networks.

• Supports infrastructure that is relied upon on a 7x24 basis.

• Provides engineering and technical assistance and support to field personnel at radio sites distribution utilities and substations throughout the State of Vermont; travel required.

• Collaborate with and support all members of the Telecommunications Group.

• Provides a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.

Who you are

A Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 5 years related technical experience required. Preference will be given to candidates with Cienas products and technologies.

Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency planning designing implementing and managing highly available enterprise network technology at VELCO. Demonstrated experience with network security firewalls related protocol analysis and SNMP is desired. Possessing an understanding of telecommunication transport technologies and having an understanding of analog and digital voice communications protocols are expected.Working knowledge of Ciena Cisco Juniper Aruba and Checkpoint. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and a self-motivated individual willing to work in a fast-paced innovative and rewarding environment.

Compensation Range:

This compensation range represents the minimum midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including but not limited to qualifications education skills competencies and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package which may also include comprehensive benefits generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.