Hybrid Senior Engineer – Telecommunications

at Eversource Energy

• Job title: Senior Engineer – Telecommunications
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $129,450 - $143,830 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Switching
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United States

About the role

• Senior Engineer handling fiber optic network design and execution at Eversource Energy. Collaborating on projects involving complex electrical systems and telecommunications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Work with complex systems and equipment, while providing engineering and technical services to support our growing organization
• Design new substations and infrastructure
• Analyze systems and disruptions to service
• Work with transformers
• Engineer the electrical protection and control circuits that handle the flow of power
• Deal with acceptance testing of equipment, failures of equipment and analysis of system disturbances
• Responsible for the Fiber Optic network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services to the company
• Generate detailed engineering designs and documentations needed for the installation, configuration, and commissioning of fiber optic as well as Microwave equipment
• Long-term planning (5-10 yrs.) to support life cycle replacements of CORE Transport and MPLS CORE communication network infrastructure
• Short term planning for emergent projects, fiber expansion, new fiber routes, diversified fiber routes, network reliability and enhancement
• Review project documentation and develop telecom scope of work, create network design and Bill of Materials (BOM), provide the “Issued For Construction” (IFC) design package and review As-Built documents after project completion
• Plan and develop network communications systems related to the Eversource backbone network infrastructure (Transport/Backhaul network) which includes Fiber Optic builds, Fiber Optic splicing, Transport Paths, Fiber rings, Multiplexers, Fiber utilization, RTU Replacements
• Develop and own telecom engineering projects and lead them from start to completion
• Work with Project Management to create technical justification documents for new projects
• Work with management for future budget projection and estimation
• Attend daily meetings with various teams to assist them with any telecom needs
• Configure OTN and IP network equipment, Multiplexers, Frame relay devices and keep track of regulatory & compliance requirements
• Participate in site walks with other teams to determine scope of telecom work
• Coordinate with equipment vendors to finalize product design application, solicit quotes and then place equipment orders
• Create high level diagrams in MS VISIO for overall project scope
• Create fiber projects and perform As-Built updates in the GIS tool (OSPInsight)
• Create and Review detailed Substation diagrams (Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules) in AutoCAD
• Engineering Design and Review/Approval for all telecom projects and technical oversight of engineering work being completed by vendors
• Thorough coordination with Field Operations for equipment installation, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning as applicable
• Maintain and update documentation and records associated with the Transport Network Infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications/Network Engineering, or associated disciplines from an accredited engineering school
• Professional Engineering License desirable
• Master's degree desirable
• 5-6 years of relevant experience working with fiber Transport/Backhaul network
• Thorough knowledge of both telecom theory and application in the electric utility industry
• Experience with telecom systems and requirements including, private radio, private microwave, private fiber optic networks/systems, teleprotection systems, power line carrier or commercial wired & wireless communications services
• Experience in OPGW and ADSS design considerations and code requirements in and around electric power space as well as associated installation materials and hardware
• Solid understanding and experience with fiber optic multiplexers, ring insertions, outage management, equipment upgrades and service cutovers
• Working knowledge of SONET and TDM systems as well as MPLS, DWDM and Ethernet technologies
• Experience in some or all of the following communications technologies: Computer network routing and switching (MPLS, IP, UDP)
• Specifying fiber optic equipment required for specific applications, e.g., S-Mode OPGW, ADSS, OM-3 Duct cables, Multiplexers, Patch panels etc.
• Familiarity with Protection and Control schemes
• Working knowledge of microwave systems implementation including FCC/FAA filings
• Experience with Construction drawings and As-Built documents.
• Good working knowledge of industry standards, safety standards, and existing electrical design codes including but not limited to: electric utility practices, substation materials and equipment
• Demonstrate a high level of personal initiative and ability to interact with company personnel, contractors, and others in a positive, team building manner
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to physically navigate in and around an electrical substation
• Be able to initiate and lead projects with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license required with acceptable driving record that meets Safe Driver Policies.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements