Transmission Engineer, Adv Comms

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking an experienced telecommunications professional to manage SDH/DWDM Transmission equipment operations. Responsibilities include supervising installations, performing testing, and ensuring network reliability. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of telecommunications experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position is based in Singapore and may require after-hours support.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in telecommunications.
• Experience with SDH/DWDM/L2 switches networks.
• Ability to work on-call and outside office hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operations of SDH/DWDM Transmission equipment.
• Perform pre-service testing and implementation of transmission links.
• Supervise installation and upgrading of station facilities equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of SONET/SDH/DWDM networks

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operations of SDH/DWDM Transmission equipment, backbone transmission networks and Network Management System (NMS)
• Test and provision of SDH/DWDM, voice, IP, carrier Ethernet backbone circuits and local loops
• Perform pre-service testing and implementation of transmission links
• Make arrangements with vendor/customer for repair of the system equipment
• Perform regular backup of system configuration and performance data in the Network Management System (NMS) and Element Manager Layer (EML) servers
• Supervise the installation and upgrading of station facilities equipment and ensure that the project is implemented on schedule
• Be part of the project team to deploy (install, test and commission) DWDM network and subsequently provide the maintenance support
• Support Project manager to liaise with customers, team members and partners on network deployment and acceptance testing
• Perform any other duties from the project manager or maintenance manager
• As project engineer and responsible for accomplishment of acceptance of the network at site
• To supervise and manage the contractors on site doing the physical activities
• To provide inputs to project manager as and when needed
• Provide regular and timely project progress updates to the customer/project manager
• Handle the incidents and provide quality maintenance support for the network

Qualifications

• One year of minimum experience in telecommunications
• Required knowledge and experience with SONET/SDH/DWDM/L2 Switches networks, and SONET/SDH/DWDM/L2 switches network elements
• Experience with researching, investigating, evaluating, and qualifying potential new equipment for network deployment
• Knowledge and background with AC and DC power systems, fiber optic transmission and transmission systems, and electrical cabling and transmission systems
• Experience with optical link loss budget analysis for DWDM and SONET/SDH optical links
• Proven problem-solving skills with experience and background in solving complex design, network, and circuit problems and issues
• Proven ability to engage with and communicate with customers, vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• The ability to work on-call and outside office hours as required to support network and equipment maintenance, upgrades, and service interruptions

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen.

Learn more about us at ncs.co and visit our LinkedIn career site.