Why you should join our team
As VELCO's Telecom Network Engineer, you will be responsible for enterprise technical engineering and support, as well as network and project based activities. Working in collaboration with the Telecommunications team and stakeholders, this role develops the design, manages, operates, and maintains VELCO's telecommunication networks and related interfaces that provide critical communication services to VELCO, Vermont's distribution utilities, and other related stakeholders.
You 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.
It is expected that increased education and knowledge in a particular area of design is developed and the Engineer is a subject matter expert in a particular area. Oversight is expected on complex technical aspects of assignments from the Manager or more experienced engineers. VELCO has a four-level Engineering career ladder.
Where applicable, the Telecom Network Engineer will provide mentoring to junior staff members.
How you will make an impact
Who you are
To thrive in this role, a Bachelor's degree in information technology or networking is highly desirable; an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as an Associate's Degree in Telecommunications or IT with 4-7 years of experience may be considered. CCNA or CCNP certifications are a plus. TDM experience is desirable. The practicing Network Engineer will typically have 2 to 7 years of related engineering experience (additional experience if without a degree.)
VELCO's commitment to our employees
Important Considerations
The Fine Print
Proficiency planning, designing, implementing and managing carrier class statistical (IP) and TDM networking with consideration of traffic loading and bandwidth allocation is desirable. Demonstrated experience with network security, firewalling, related protocol analysis and SNMP is desirable. 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.
Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk while working on a computer. Must be able to maintain fast pace while completing complex work, with competing priorities, within tight timelines and with frequent interruptions. Must be able to work additional hours when necessary. Rotating, on-call coverage is required. Periodic travel and overnight stays will be required when attending industry workshops, trainings, etc.
Who VELCO is
VELCO sits at an inflection point of dynamic innovation in an industry undergoing transformation. Our core responsibility to operate a safe and reliable electric transmission system for Vermonters has not changed. How we fulfil that responsibility, however, changes regularly with the evolution of the system we operate and the dynamic demands of the customers we serve. These conditions require that VELCO remain unshakably focused on operational excellence today while anticipating the capabilities we will need to thrive tomorrow. Likewise, the successful Telecom Network Engineer will have the capabilities to meet today's responsibilities while having the foresight and learning orientation to anticipate VELCO's needs well into the future.
The Telecom Network Engineer at VELCO is a trusted partner excited to help us realize our Vision to create a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. The Telecom Network Engineer is someone innately committed to fulfilling our Mission to serve as a Trusted Partner by passionately living our TRUST values ( T reating each other with respect; R esponding with urgency; U nconditionally supporting one another; S haring information; and T hinking outside the box).
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