Senior Telecom Technician – Onsite Network & Fiber Expert

Entergy Corporation; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Entergy is seeking a Telecommunications Technician Senior in Broussard, LA. The role involves planning and coordinating complex telecom projects, installing and maintaining diverse network infrastructure, and providing advanced technical support across microwave, fiber, and IP networks.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in IP networking, MPLS-TE/TP, and fiber transport, with the ability to lead teams and respond to after-hours incidents. Onsite position with travel.

Qualifications

• 1 year of qualified Communications Serviceman 3rd Class or equivalent experience.
• Required experience in at least two of: voice system support, two-way radio, fiber optics, microwave radio, or power plant support.
• Minimum 4+ years in at least three of: two-way radio, fiber optics, microwave, power, IP networking, VLAN, MPLS-TE/TP, mesh networks, or fiber transport.
• Strong foundation in electronics, IP networking, timing, and AMI/DA systems with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain telecom network circuits, including fault isolation and resolution.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunications hardware and restore service during outages.
• Configure and support mesh network technologies and AMI/DA systems.
• Implement and troubleshoot IP networking solutions using ISIS, BGP, and OSPF routing protocols.
• Implement and troubleshoot MPLS-TE/TP, Private Line Ethernet, and other networking solutions.
• Operate and interpret results from advanced test equipment such as Ethernet testers, RF power meters, and OTDRs.
• Install, test, and repair microwave radio systems, 800 MHz LMR radio systems, and Fiber Optic transport equipment including DWDM and SONET.
• Perform splicing on fiber optic cables (armored, ADSS, OPGW).
• Plan and execute tasks with safety and efficiency; supervise and train team members.
• Respond to after-hours call-outs to resolve urgent telecommunications issues.

Skills

IP networking

MPLS-TE/TP

Mesh networks

Fiber optics

Test equipment

Team supervision

Education

Electronics Technology degree

Engineering degree preferred

Other related degree

Tools

Ethernet testers

RF power meters

OTDRs

Fiber optic transport equipment

Job description

Entergy is seeking a Telecommunications Technician Senior in Broussard, LA. The role involves planning and coordinating complex telecom projects, installing and maintaining diverse network infrastructure, and providing advanced technical support across microwave, fiber, and IP networks.

Candidates should demonstrate extensive experience in IP networking, MPLS-TE/TP, and fiber transport, with the ability to lead teams and respond to after-hours incidents. Onsite position with travel.