Telecom Engineering - Windsor Mill, MD, United States - Exelon Corporation

Description

Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient.

We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service.

We are a Fortune 200 company, 19,000 colleagues strong serving more than 10 million customers at six energy companies Atlantic City Electric (ACE), Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), Delmarva Power & Light (DPL), PECO Energy Company (PECO), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco).

And since we know transforming the future of energy is hard work, we provide competitive compensation, incentives, excellent benefits and the opportunity to build a rewarding career.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION This position reports into the Utility Communication (UComm) Department in the Digital Organization to provide technical expertise to support delivery and maintenance of IT solutions related to the Cyber, Fiber Optics, Firewall, Real Time Networks, SmartGrid, Transport (SONET/DWDM) and Wireless (RF) Communication technologies supporting Exelon.

Position will provide technical leadership supporting the engineering, deployment, integration and strategic strategy of high available telecommunications technologies throughout the Exelon Companies in accordance with established strategy and architecture, including leadership supporting the migration away from legacy communications and implementing secure IP based network infrastructure in the substations throughout the Exelon in accordance with established strategy, architecture, NERC/CIP requirements enabling application communication.

This role will work in collaboration with the network team, their leadership, enterprise business partners, vendors and project/design teams, in all aspects of the secure & reliable transport of IP networks throughout Exelon's large & complex enterprise and real time operational environments.

Note:
This is a flex position meaning this role will be part remote and part in the office. This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. This is an operations role in the MidAtlantic region of Exelon. This role requires 24/7/365 support of fiber transport and wireless sytems, including on-call and storm duties.

Provide technical expertise and/or engineering support for engineering, deployment and operation of IT solutions related to the Cyber, Fiber Optics, Firewall, Real Time Networks, SmartGrid, Transport (SONET/DWDM) and Wireless (RF) Communication technologies supporting Exelon.

Skills should include working knowledge of routing and associated protocols that enable the individual to independently perform network design and device configurations.

Ability to prepare and write design standards where none exists and maintaining on-going configuration and maintenance of installed infrastructure.

Assist IT Architecture and Engineering community in planning the introduction of new technologies and/or identifying the most appropriate technology choices to accomplish goals based on the Management Model.

Ensure appropriate implementation and optimization of resources aligned with approved standards and architecture to meet the Utility Smart Grid application requirements.

Maintain strong relationship working with the Utility business implementing the fiber construction project and on-going maintenance of fiber infrastructure.

Interfacing with and managing vendor partners supporting the construction of the fiber infrastructure.
Identify and provide Business and IT data on IT trends and issues. Provide performance evaluations, career development feedback, and recognition as required.

Maintains deep technical knowledge and broad understanding of utility telecommunications devices tie together to form a cohesive communications architecture including related networking technologies across Exelon.

Supports Exelon policy, standards and governance while designing solutions or solving issues.
Works under minimal supervision.

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline and - 7 years of relevant experience (telecommunication, electrical, computer engineering and related communication technologies) or - 9 equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Ability to perform detailed telecommunication engineering functions including network management platforms, inventory management and documentation systems.

Experience working in a substation environment including detailed understanding of specific requirements and standards for SCADA and system protection communications.

Thorough understanding of OSI layers 1, 2 and 3 with emphasis on layer 3 routing and addressing structure including BGP and ISIS routing protocols.

Excellent communications skills- Able to effectively communicate highly technical information in non-technical terminology (written a verbal).
Understanding of change management principles associated with new technology implementations.
Strong organizational skills including the ability to develop a comprehensive configuration management program for telecommunication assets.
Understanding of project management principles

Technical certification and or knowledge in Technical Area of Specialty, where applicable, (fiber/wireless/networking) CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
Drawing management programs such as Auto-Cad and MapInfo.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, floating and fixed holidays and sick time
Maternity leave as well as paid bonding/primary caregiver leave or parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child or to care for an ill family member, as applicable (eligibility based on position)
Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and fitness reimbursement