Electronic Engineer - Vancouver, United States - CorSource

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    Utilities / Energy
    Description

    Position Responsibilities:

    • Perform required scoping and design work for capital projects, based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
    • Perform simulation studies with assistance from TENP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and document findings in formal reports.
    • Participate on teams to research and test telecommunication and related equipment.
    • Assist in development of requirements and technical specifications for possible procurement and construction of telecommunications systems and equipment. Provide technical support in the administration of material contracts and project management of turnkey system contracts.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Education & Corresponding Experience:

    • A bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, is required.
    • 10 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry or closely related field is required.
    • Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.

    Required Technical Skills & Experience:

    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or similar.
    • Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.

    Preferred Skills & Experience:

    • Experience with telecommunications or network engineering in a utility environment.
    • Experience with phone systems, including Avaya and/or Cisco.
    • Experience with transport core and edge products and management tools, Cisco routers and switches, and microwave radio equipment.
    • Knowledge of engineering standards, serial and interoffice circuits, and network equipment.
    • Knowledge of backbone infrastructure connectivity including microwave radio and fiber optic telecommunications systems is preferred.
    • Experience with telecommunication construction projects.
    • Proven ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.