Telecommunications Engineer III - Military Veterans

Position Overview

Power your Future with Qualus as a Telecommunications Engineer! As a Telecommunications Engineer, you will design and troubleshoot telecommunications and network communications systems in the Power/Utility Industry.

Responsibilities

• Research and create engineering designs of complex telecommunications solutions for the Power/Utility Industry.
• Providing and programming telecommunications or network equipment, including microwave radios, fiber optic terminals, multiplexers, and network switches.
• Specify and ordering carrier services from telecommunications providers and phone companies.
• Create designs, networking diagrams, implementing complex network programming on phone systems and network systems, Bill of Materials (BOM), make budget recommendations for construction projects and future system requirements.
• Serve as project manager, involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements, on major projects or system upgrades, developing and maintaining detailed project plans and documentation for programs
• Analyze system problems and implement solutions.
• Multitask and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Ability to complete detailed design of telecommunications systems and providing scoping for highly complex projects
• Support compliance efforts in support of all WECC, FERC, and NERC requirements pertaining to electronic communications.
• Write job specifications and equipment specifications for contract jobs.
• Lead systems capacity planning to manage technology changes and growth and make recommendations for approval by senior management.
• Provide technical leadership to staff.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Computer Science, Information Technology of related field
• 3-5 years of experience in telecommunications or networking.
• 3-5 years of experience in researching and designing complex telecommunication solutions.
• Ability to document design of systems using computer aided drafting program or equivalent software.
• Knowledge of trunking, circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1's, ISDN, Frame Relay, voicemail, PBX administration, multiplexing, optical transmission, scripting, ATM microwave, and radio communications.
• Knowledge of large call center operational requirements, information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.
• Strong sense of methodology, process, and metrics in managing functions and handling multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills conducive to team development.
• Understanding of Electrical Utility operations and circuit requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,200 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

Qualus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in locations where we operate.

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For details, view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement here.