Optical Network Engineer

Overview

Responsibilities

• Develop the design architecture for the company's Corporate Communication Transmission Network (CCTN), including Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Microwave Systems, Wireless/RF Infrastructure, Outside Plant Fiber Cable, and DC Power Plant infrastructure.
• Develop plans, detailed scopes of work, bills of materials, and project timelines for the installation of DWDM, Microwave Systems, Wireless/RF Infrastructure, Multi-Protocol Label Switching Network (MPLS), Outside Plant Fiber Cable, DC Power Plant, and other CCTN network equipment.
• Develop plans, detailed scopes of work, bills of materials, and project timelines for the construction of communication huts, rooms, relay racks, and cabinets, including grounding.
• Develop MOPs to guide processes for network change management and troubleshooting network issues
• Develop optical network designs that support Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Feeder Relay Protection, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and telecommunication services between Energy Control Centers, substations, corporate LAN, and Data Centers
• Supervise and manage network equipment installation vendors and review installation As-Built documentation.
• Travel to service regions covering NYC, boroughs, Westchester, Duchess County, northern New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland Counties to provide 24/7 support for computing and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems, or respond to corporate emergencies.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (3) years of IT experience or
• Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (5) years of IT experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (7) years of IT experience

• Strong working knowledge of Passive, active OADM & ROADM DWDM systems Required
• Broad understanding of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems including SONET, TDM, DWDM, and Microwave Required
• Evaluating new technologies, standard network design and management Required
• Understanding of cyber security principles Required
• Preferred familiarity with Cisco NCS2006 / 15454 MSTP / 15454 MSPP / and Cisco EPNM application Required
• Background or working knowledge of Radio Frequency communications and basic understanding of the Federal Communications Commission Required

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills

• Other: Personal Vehicle Required
• Driver's License Required

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, gloves, and safety shoes when required