Telecommunications Eng III

NV Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 102,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to design and troubleshoot advanced networking systems in Las Vegas. The role includes provisioning, programming of telecommunications equipment, and drafting specifications for projects.

You will lead major projects, coordinate with various teams, and ensure compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of telecom experience and strong CAD/documentation skills, plus excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering, computer science, information technology or related field; 5+ years telecom or networking experience.
• If no bachelor’s, a minimum of 9 years of telecom or networking experience.
• Experience documenting system designs with CAD or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of circuit design/traffic engineering, TDM/SONET, packet-based Ethernet, microwave and radio communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with PCs, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Designs major networking or communications systems and creates networking diagrams for expansion and upgrades.
• Serves as consultant to business units for networking needs; acts as project manager for major projects; documents projects and writes equipment specifications.
• Designs and tests new telecom and network systems; makes budget recommendations for construction and future needs.
• Leads capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth; provides technical leadership to staff.

Skills

Oral and written comms

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EE/ED/CS/IT

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Basic Purpose

Designs and troubleshoots telecommunications and network communications systems. Provides provisioning and programming of telecommunications or network equipment including phone systems, remote terminal devices, switches, routers, MPLS, and SONET equipment. Identifies and provides specifications for service orders from telecommunications providers.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer science, information technology or related field from an accredited school and 5 years of telecommunications or networking experience.

Candidates that do not possess a bachelor’s degree must have a minimum of 9 years of telecommunications or networking experience.

Demonstrated knowledge to document design of systems using computer-aided drafting program or equivalent software. Demonstrated knowledge of circuit design/traffic engineering, TDM/SONET, packet-based ethernet, microwave and radio communication. Demonstrated knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

• ***NOTE: This position may be filled at a lower classification level than originally posted, such as Telecom Engineer II or Telecom Engineer I, depending on qualifications and experience of the applicant***

About Us

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

About the Team

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Job Details

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 7155 Lindell Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89118, US
• Travel Requirements No Travel Needed
• Pay Range $102,000-$127,500; Up to 15% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.