Telecom Engineer (m/f/d)

GE Vernova, Inc.; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks an Engineer (m/f/d) in Networks & Communications, focusing on Optical transmission and Wide Area Networks with Cisco solutions. You will coordinate integration in HVDC/AC turnkey projects, contributing to design reviews and interface alignment.

Ideal candidates bring Cisco platform experience, MPLS/OSPF/IS-IS, DWDM knowledge, and comfort with automation and troubleshooting tools like Wireshark. Relocation support is not provided.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering/Technology.
• Knowledge of Cisco platforms, configuration and integration for HVDC/AC projects.
• Advanced MPLS L3VPN/LDP/RSVP-TE and traffic engineering knowledge.
• Practical DWDM/optical transport understanding and fiber components.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with internal/external suppliers to integrate components for HVDC/AC substation turnkey projects.
• Contributes to design reviews and interface alignment across teams.
• Assesses supplier offers and customer requirements, guiding discussions with formal queries.

Skills

Cisco ASR/IE9X

MPLS L3VPN

DWDM/Optical

Layer 2/3 VLAN/VRF

HA Protocols

BGP/OSPF/IS-IS

Automation (Python)

Wireshark

CCNA/CCNP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology

Tools

Cisco ASR 903

IE9X series

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an Engineer (m/f/d) in the field of Networks & Communications, such as Optical transmission systems and Wide area networks, mostly based on CISCO solutions.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts component and product integration within Large & Complex HVDC/AC substation turnkey (EPC) projects through the coordination of internal and external suppliers as well as delivering the Design in-house.
• Delivers knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others for the comprehensive Design reviews and Interface alignment.
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to assess different solutions, challenge the supplier's offers and customer requirements, bringing the consensus via formalized queries to the involved parties.

Required Qualifications

• This role requires experience in the Engineering/Technology & Systems Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• Cisco Platforms : experience with Cisco ASR 903 / IE9X series; ability to manage system resources, understand the implementation aspects, configuration, including the automated tools available.
• MPLS & Core Routing: Advanced configuration of MPLS L3VPNs, LDP (Label Distribution Protocol), and RSVP-TE for traffic engineering.
• DWDM/Optical : Practical understanding of optical transport, including wavelength allocation, transponder configuration, and fiber optic passive components, such as cables, splice- and patch- components.
• Layer 2/3 Segmentation : Expert-level configuration of VLANs, sub-interfaces, and complex VRF structures for multi-tenant environments.
• Redundancy Protocols: solid knowledge in configuring and testing High Availability (HA) features like BFD (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection), HSRP/VRRP, and MPLS Fast Reroute (FRR) to ensure sub-second convergence.
• Routing Protocols: Deep-dive proficiency in BGP (MP-BGP, route maps, prefix-lists, community strings) and IGPs (OSPF or IS-IS) in a multi-area service provider environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Using automation for everyday tasks in a workplace: Python/scripts/AI-driven tools.
• Experience with monitoring tools and packet capture (like Wireshark), troubleshooting practical experience.
• Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP/CCDE/CCIE) could be a plus.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.