Substation Telecom Field Engineer

Echo Power Engineering, Llc; Tennessee; Remote; USD 117,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) with company match

Remote work with flexible hours

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Echo Power Engineering, Llc is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to support power system communications and SCADA infrastructure in substations and utility facilities. This is a primarily remote role with field requirements and residency in the Middle Tennessee region to access sites as needed.

You will own the implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of telecom systems, including fiber optic networks, Ethernet switches, GPS time synchronization, and RTUs/DPUs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• Minimum 5+ years in telecommunications engineering within power/utility environments.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA communications and power system operations.
• Experience with fiber optic systems, Ethernet switches, and serial interfaces.
• Hands-on field troubleshooting in substations and remote facilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecommunications systems supporting power infrastructure
• Support fiber optic networks and Ethernet switches
• Configure and integrate SCADA RTUs and DPUs
• Deploy and troubleshoot networking equipment such as media converters and Ethernet radios
• Configure GPS IRIG-B time synchronization for SCADA and protection relays
• Perform system diagnostics and troubleshoot telecommunications and control system issues
• Collaborate with power system engineers to ensure integration with protection and control systems
• Maintain documentation including test plans, configurations, and procedures

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

SCADA protocols

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Field work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Fiber optic testing

GPS time synchronization equipment

Ethernet switches

Multiplexers

SCADA devices

Job description

Location: Remote

Job Id:273

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Telecommunications Engineer

About Echo Power

Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.

This is a primarily field-based role. Remote work is supported when not onsite. Candidates should reside within the Middle Tennessee region to be within reasonable proximity to jobsites.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Telecommunications Engineer supports power system communications and SCADA infrastructure within high-voltage substations and related utility facilities. This role owns the implementation, testing, troubleshooting, and integration of telecommunications systems that enable secure and reliable transmission of voice, data, monitoring, protection, and control signals.

This position works closely with power system engineers, controls specialists, field technicians, and project teams to deliver reliable communications infrastructure for utility customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and test telecommunications systems supporting power infrastructure
• Support fiber optic networks (single-mode and multi-mode), Ethernet switches, and wireless communication systems
• Configure and integrate SCADA RTUs, Digital Protection Units (DPUs), and associated communication interfaces
• Deploy and troubleshoot networking equipment including media converters, Ethernet radios, and multiplexers
• Configure GPS IRIG-B time synchronization systems for SCADA and protection relays
• Perform system diagnostics and troubleshoot telecommunications and control system issues
• Collaborate with power system engineers to ensure proper integration with protection and control systems
• Maintain documentation including test plans, system configurations, and procedures

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering within power systems or utility environments
• Strong understanding of power system operations and SCADA communication protocols
• Experience configuring and testing fiber optic systems, Ethernet switches, and serial communication protocols
• Familiarity with telecommunications equipment such as multiplexers, Ethernet radios, and GPS time synchronization systems
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and system diagnostics experience
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work in field environments, including substations and remote facilities

What You’ll Get From Us

• Salary: $117,000 – $165,000 annually (based on education and experience)
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
• Work-from-home (when not in the field) with flexible working hours
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, life insurance
• Company wellness program, including personal health & wellness coach
• Family-oriented culture
• And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like:
  • Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7
  • Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees
  • Employee assistance fund
  • Community service time off and charity matching
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee discount programs

This remote position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, or a surrounding state.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in one of the eligible states or territories listed above at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.

At Echo Power, our company culture is the bedrock upon which we build our success.