Senior Telecom Engineer - Mux Migration & Strategy Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company-m

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer to lead and deliver multiplexer replacement programs, migration plans, and strategic telecom roadmaps for utility clients. You will prepare design packages and support budgeting, vendor selection, and bids, while providing Owner's Engineering services through construction and commissioning.

The role requires leadership experience, deep knowledge of utility telecom systems, and strong collaboration across teams to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10–15 years of experience supporting utility, telecommunications, or electrical infrastructure projects.
• 7+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading major multiplexer replacement or migration programs.
• Experience developing strategic telecommunications roadmaps and deployment plans for electric and gas utilities.
• Knowledge of utility telecommunications systems, WAN transport networks, and fiber optic communications.
• Experience supporting Protection & Control, SCADA, automation, and communication-assisted relaying systems.
• Familiarity with NPCC Directory 4, ISO-NE OP-18, C37.94, Mirrored Bits, and DTT applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and utility drawing management processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scoping, design, and implementation of multiplexer replacement and migration programs.
• Develop long-term telecom strategies and migration roadmaps.
• Prepare engineering and design packages, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Support cost estimating, budgeting, and project alternative analysis.
• Participate in RFP evaluations, vendor selection, and bid reviews.
• Provide Owner's Engineering services, including design reviews, construction support, commissioning oversight, and field inspections.
• Develop communication-assisted protection and control solutions compliant with NPCC requirements.
• Create and review fiber optic splice diagrams and analyze OTDR test results.
• Support feasibility studies, technical reviews, conceptual designs, contract drawings, and scope development.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders throughout project execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

10-15 years of experience in utility telecommunications or electrical infrastructure projects

7+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience

Experience leading multiplexer replacement or migration programs

Experience developing strategic telecom roadmaps for utilities

Knowledge of WAN transport networks and fiber optic communications

Experience with Protection & Control, SCADA, and relaying systems

Familiarity with NPCC Directory 4, ISO-NE OP-18, C37.94, Mirrored Bits, and DTT applications

Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and drawing management processes

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Drawing management processes

Job description

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer to lead and deliver multiplexer replacement programs, migration plans, and strategic telecom roadmaps for utility clients. You will prepare design packages and support budgeting, vendor selection, and bids, while providing Owner's Engineering services through construction and commissioning.

The role requires leadership experience, deep knowledge of utility telecom systems, and strong collaboration across teams to ensure project success.