What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer, Fiber Optic Telecommunications (Hybrid) position at Eversource Energy?
This is a hybrid role. The first three months are full time in the office.
Job Summary :
The Engineer is responsible for the Fiber Optic network design, engineering, and execution of projects that provide communication infrastructure and services to the company. The Engineer is responsible for generating detailed engineering designs and documentations needed for the fiber installation, configuration, and commissioning of fiber optic equipment.
Key Responsibilities :
- 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.
- Obsolete / End-of-life equipment replacement plans, Network services / circuits needed to support Eversource's incremental growth and changing needs.
- 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 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 from start to completion.
- Work with Project Management to create business 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.
Position Requirements
Computer network routing and switching.
Compensation and Benefits :
Working Conditions :
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LI-Hybrid
LI-SA1
Worker Type : Regular
Number of Openings : EEO Statement
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
VEVRRA Federal Contractor
Emergency Response :
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
Salary : $105,000
