Telecommunications Engineer 4

Basic Purpose
Provides services to ensure NV Energy’s telecommunications infrastructure is designed, maintained, and operated in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, including major projects, system replacement, and expansion necessary to meet NV Energy’s capital and O&M telecommunication needs.

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work Experience
Bachelor’s degree an accredited school in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, information technology or related field from and 15 years of telecommunications or networking experience. 

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 19 years of telecommunications or networking experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Laws and regulations applicable to the corporation.
• All areas of business operations including administrative services
• Company’s products and services.
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) circuit.
• LAN/WAN switching, routing, and MPLS.
• TCP/IP and Ethernet network fundamentals including the application of routing protocols, and basics of TDM circuits.
• RF Design, RF Survey, and RTUs (Remote Terminal Units).
• Fiber Optic cables.
• DC battery plants and grounding systems.

Demonstrated skills such as:

• Detail oriented, human relations, time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, interpersonal and organizational.
• Analytical, interpersonal and communication.
• Provides technical leadership to staff.

Equipment and Applications
PCs, word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.  

Work Environment and Physical Demands
General office environment.  No special physical demands required.

NOTE:
This position may be filled at a lower classification level than originally posted, such as Telecom Engineer III, Telecom Engineer II and Telecom Engineer I, depending on qualifications and experience of the applicant pool.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs and or oversees telecommunication system and circuit design including but not limited to MPLS Network, fiber optic, SONET, and microwave communications. Creates system proposal, updates traffic circuits, provides scoping, network diagram, and design documentation for telecom operation team and contractors.
• Serves as technical lead on major projects or system upgrades; provides day-to-day support to Projects Teams, creates documentation and budget recommendations, and keeps documentation and Telecom records updated.
• Assesses telecommunication system equipment and develops improvement plans and solutions. Studies feasibility of potential improvements. Develops project plans designed to improve the system. Identifies necessary resources, develops cost estimates for various alternatives, and recommends the best service provider. Inspects communication sites for adherence to plans, standards, and regulations and identify deficiencies.
• Prepares and maintains documentation that meets the requirements of the assigned North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of telecommunication specifications for material purchases for installation contracts, including approval of material, services, and receipts on purchase orders, bid specifications, and purchase requisitions. Implements purchases within the framework of NV Energy policy.
• Provides advanced technical support to maintain and operate the NV Energy’s telecommunication systems. Troubleshoots problems and resolves or provides problem resolution direction to others.
• Renews the District's FCC licenses, modifies licenses, and applies for new licenses, as needed. Submits annual construction reports as required on radio systems under construction. Responds to all FCC requests for information on District radio systems.
• Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to position and company.
• Performs related duties as assigned.