Telecom Network Engineer

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1279454

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 network.Our 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 1,500

mile statewide fiber optic network and a statewide radio network. In

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 Vermont's 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.