Telecommunications Eng III

NV Energy; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NV Energy in Nevada seeks an experienced telecom/network engineer to design and troubleshoot complex communications systems, and to provision and program equipment including switches, routers, and SONET gear. You will lead major projects, create design diagrams, write specifications, procure equipment, and ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.

This role combines technical leadership with cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering, CS, IT or related field from an accredited school and 5 years telecom/networking experience.
• Alternatively, 9 years telecom or networking experience without a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of drafting design, circuit design/traffic engineering, TDM/SONET, packet-based ethernet, microwave and radio communication.

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.

Skills

Network design

Telecom knowledge

Project leadership

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

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

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

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.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

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.

Equipment and Applications

• PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

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.