Network Architect Engineer
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Massy, France
HybridFlexible telework is available up to two days per week; worldwide business travel is required.
IT OperationsNetwork Engineering & Administration
About the job
Requirements
- An engineering degree in telecommunications is required.
- At least five years of experience in telecommunications network design, engineering, and implementation is required.
- Proficiency in optical transport technologies such as Multiprotocol Label Switching and Synchronous Digital Hierarchy is required.
- Proficiency in Internet Protocol technologies, including routers, switches, and firewalls, is required.
- Practical knowledge of one or more products from recognized equipment manufacturers is required.
- Strong written communication skills are required.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate certification is required.
- Fluency in French and English, both orally and in writing, is required.
- Knowledge of project management principles is required.
- Availability for worldwide business travel is required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and participate in the technical handover from the tendering team to operations.
- Participate with the project manager in project launch activities and define the execution strategy, task allocation, and responsibility matrix.
- Act as the technical interface with the customer, external suppliers, and internal project team members.
- Define and validate the project documentation structure.
- Write documents that detail and validate the technical solution architecture.
- Coordinate site survey activities and analyze and distribute survey results to technical teams.
- Define and validate technical specifications and the scope of work for the telecommunications system.
- Define and validate the telecommunications system architecture and prepare the basic and detailed design in coordination with other project participants.
- Prepare appropriate equipment purchase requests and track equipment orders and deliveries.
- Share information with the engineering office for preparation of integration and installation drawings.
- Prepare factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests with commissioning experts, produce the procedures, provide the required information, and provide technical assistance when needed.
- Organize regular meetings with technical teams to ensure the project remains on track and milestones are achieved on time within quality requirements and budget limits.
- Control the budget for person-days and subcontractors and report or anticipate variances.
- Identify and track technical risks and opportunities and define associated action plans.
- Resolve or escalate technical issues.
- Participate in and contribute to project reviews with project managers.
- Define technical offers for new extensions and opportunities.
- Prepare and participate in feedback sessions with the sales team.
Desired Qualifications
- A manufacturer certification would be an advantage.
About the company
GE Vernova makes equipment and software that generate and manage electricity for utilities, power producers, and industrial customers. Its Power, Wind, and Electrification businesses span gas turbines, wind generation, and the systems that move electricity across grids. The company supplies generators, grid equipment, and controls, while its software coordinates network operations and integrates changing sources of power. Customers buy equipment and enter service agreements for maintenance, upgrades, and technical support over its operating life, alongside purchases of software and related services. GE Vernova became an independent company in 2024 after separating from GE and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$17.6M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Demand supports expansion: July 2026 results show GE Vernova booked $24.2 billion of quarterly orders, up 88% organically.
- Service commitments support recurring work: GE Vernova says services account for more than 55% of its backlog.
- Graduates build depth through rotations: GE Vernova runs two-year Next Gen development programs in engineering, technology, and operations.
What critics are saying
- Wind remains a drag: July 2026 results show GE Vernova lost $275 million in quarterly Wind segment EBITDA.
- Project margins absorb overruns: GE Vernova locks prices before completion and discloses meaningful expenses from excess costs and penalties.
- Field assignments demand long weeks: GE Vernova's listed transformer specialist works typical 12-hour site days, up to six weekly.
What makes GE Vernova unique
- Its technology underpins global power: GE Vernova says customers generate approximately one-quarter of world electricity using its equipment.
- Gas turbine scale anchors expertise: GE Vernova reports the largest installed fleet by generating capacity, across approximately 7,000 turbines.
- Nuclear work reaches beyond equipment: GE Vernova Hitachi supplies advanced reactors, fuel, and services for operating plants.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Parental Leave
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus