Lead Telecom & Network Design Engineer

NV Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Nevada seeks an experienced telecom/network engineer to design and troubleshoot complex communications systems, and to provision and program equipment including switches, routers, and SONET gear. You will lead major projects, create design diagrams, write specifications, procure equipment, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

This role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering, CS, IT or related field from an accredited school and 5 years telecom/networking experience.
• Alternatively, 9 years telecom or networking experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drafting design, circuit design/traffic engineering, TDM/SONET, packet-based ethernet, microwave and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Designs major networking or communications systems. Creates networking diagrams and implements network plans for network expansion and upgrades.
• Serves as a consultant to other business units for solving networking or communications needs.
• Serves as project manager on major projects or system upgrades; creates documentation on all projects and keeps documentation updated. Writes equipment specifications and purchases equipment for projects.
• Designs and tests new telecommunications and network systems as required by the company.
• Makes budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements.
• Analyzes system problems and implements solutions.
• Writes job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs.
• Leads systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and makes recommendations for approval by senior management.
• Provides technical leadership to staff.
• Provided technical input to assist in development of project planning.
• 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.

Skills

Network design

Telecom knowledge

Project leadership

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

NV Energy in Nevada seeks an experienced telecom/network engineer to design and troubleshoot complex communications systems, and to provision and program equipment including switches, routers, and SONET gear. You will lead major projects, create design diagrams, write specifications, procure equipment, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

This role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration.