Optical Network Engineer

Overview

Join us as a Optical Network Engineer where you'll work with a team of talented network engineers where you will develop your technology skills to plan, design, and implement a leading optical and microwave network.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement the Cisco Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Microwave, and OSP fiber cable network
• Develop the detailed design architecture, engineering plans, scope of work, bill of materials, costs and schedules related to DWDM, Ethernet, SONET, and Microwave, Wireless/RF Infrastructure
• Develop Method of Procedures (MOP) to guide processes over network change management and troubleshooting network issues
• Design the critical optical network that supports: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Feeder Relay Protection, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and telecommunication services between the Energy Control Centers and substations, corporate LAN and Data Centers
• Supervise and manage the network equipment installation vendors, and review the installation As-Built
• Travel to our service region covering NYC, boroughs, Westchester, Duchess County, northern New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland Counties to support 24/7 coverage of the computing and telecommunications infrastructure
• Must be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (3) years of IT experience or
• Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (5) years of IT experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (7) years of IT experience

Relevant Work Experience

• Strong working knowledge of Passive, active OADM & ROADM DWDM systems Required
• Broad understanding of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems including SONET, TDM, DWDM, and Microwave Required
• Evaluating new technologies, standard network design and management Required
• Understanding of cyber security principles Required
• Preferred familiarity with Cisco NCS2006 / 15454 MSTP / 15454 MSPP / and Cisco EPNM application Required
• Background or working knowledge of Radio Frequency communications and basic understanding of the Federal Communications Commission Required

Skills And Abilities

• Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Licenses And Certfications

• Other: Personal Vehicle Required

Physical Demands

• Must push, pull, lift up to 40 pounds
• Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift
• Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift
• Must stoop, bend, reach and kneel throughout the workday
• Must be able to read small print and symbols.

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, gloves, and safety shoes when required