Telecom Analyst / Senior Power Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in Raleigh, NC seeks a Telecom Analyst IV / Senior Power Engineer for a W-2 contract. You will design, test, and document complex AC/DC power solutions for telecom infrastructure.

The role requires deep experience with UPS, DC plant systems, grounding, and networking basics, with Agile principles and ability to work with small teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Electrical Engineering with 6 years power experience.
• Alternate: Associate degree with 10 years experience; or high school diploma with 15 years experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code.
• Experience with 240/120 VAC power systems.
• Experience with 48V DC power systems and backup generators.
• Familiarity with grounding standards for telecom shelters.
• MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design and document AC/DC power solutions for telecom infrastructure.
• Prepare EJPs with parts lists and installation instructions.
• Ensure cost-effective, reliable system designs.
• Prepare cost estimates and work orders for installations.
• Coordinate with team to implement projects.
• Maintain familiarity with current telecom tech and facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to NOC, installation, and maintenance.

Skills

AC power systems

DC power systems

UPS systems

Battery monitoring

Telecom infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associate's degree in power engineering

High school diploma with 15 years experience

Tools

MS Office

ServiceNow

Fusion/CASTPro

Cisco routers/switches

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Telecom Analyst IV / Senior Power Engineer for a W-2 contract opportunity.

Telecom Analyst / Senior Power Engineer

Location

Raleigh, NC

Type

W-2 Contract (NO C2C)

Contract

12 months

Travel

Up to 5% travel to support site visits and implementations as needed

This is a W-2 contract opportunity, and candidates must be able to work on our W-2 only. NO C2C or 1099.

Top Skills

Strong experience engineering and delivering AC & DC power solutions for Telecom infrastructure applications including DC Battery Plant systems, UPS systems, and battery monitoring solutions.

Position Summary

The IT Telecommunications department is looking for an individual with Telecom power engineering experience to join its team. The Telecom Analyst IV / Senior Power Engineer will work in an engineering and delivery role responsible for the design, implementation, testing and documentation of complex AC & DC power solutions used for Telecom infrastructure applications. This position requires a thorough understanding of AC & DC Power Systems, UPS & DC plant systems, environmental and alarm monitoring systems, grounding systems, and a basic understanding of TCP/IP, routing, and switching. Network automation with programming and scripting are additional skills that are highly valued. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who exceeds with little supervision and works with small teams using Agile engineering principles.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The successful candidate will design Power Solution to address the business needs including the planning, designing, implementing, testing and documentation of the communication systems & network components. This candidate will develop processes to better enable 1st and 2nd level teams to handle support issues along with providing 3rd level advanced support as needed. The successful candidate will be able to:
• Work independently with little direct supervision.
• Prepare engineering job packages (EJPs) consisting of detailed parts / equipment lists, logical installation instructions in relation to individual RF field work and appropriate documentation (drawings, network diagrams, shelf layouts, etc.).
• Ensure cost effective system designs meet business needs with reliable and efficient service.
• Prepare and submit cost estimates, economic studies, and Work Orders for planned installations where required.
• Work effectively with other team members providing coordination leadership to successfully implement projects as needed.
• Maintain familiarity with current telecommunications technology and available facilities.
• Provide technical assistance to NOC, Installation, and Maintenance personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or similar degree with 6 years direct power engineering work-related experience.
• In lieu of bachelor s degree, an associate s degree with 10 years direct power engineering work-related experience OR a High School Diploma and 15 years direct power engineering work-related experience
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Ability to work well within a team, either as a lead or peer member.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code
• Experience with 240/120 AC power systems
• Experience with 48V DC power systems
• Experience with backup generating systems
• Familiarity with Grounding Standards for communications shelters and towers
• Basic MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, & Teams

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ServiceNow tools and processes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with a Corporate Documentation System (Fusion or CASTPro).
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina
• Understanding of basic principles of project management and project planning
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Direct hands-on experience with Telecom UPS & DC Plant systems, including Eltek, Vertiv, Power ware, and Delta.
• Subject Matter Expert knowledge of Telecom DC Systems with ability to prepare and present training on systems.
• Direct hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches, Open gear, Net Guardian, Cambium and Nokia microwave, and Alcatel Lucent and Ciena optical transport devices.
• Minimum of 2 years direct hands-on experience in Telecom Field Services or Telecom Engineering.
• Fundamental knowledge of Agile methodology, Kanban, and Jira.