FirstEnergy

Communication Systems Design Specialist

FirstEnergy

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $72,675 - $136,200 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Architect, engineer, design, implement, operate, maintain, and ensure reliability of RF communication systems, leased-line services, circuits, and field communications infrastructure
  • Support DC power systems, generator backup power, and environmental support systems for telecom platforms
  • Provide technical support for Field Area Network device deployments and support maintenance and operations of in-service assets
  • Maintain network and communications documentation in the company document management platform and manage communications requests portfolio
  • Map network transport assets in the Geographic Information System (GIS)
  • Participate in installations and upgrades; ensure proper implementation of computing and network architecture solutions
  • Support operational performance and maintenance of existing network circuits and delivery of new products/enhancements
  • Ensure technical standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, change management, and project scope/schedule/budget are followed
  • Coordinate with internal and external groups on project delivery and take ownership of assigned work
  • Author, edit, and manage departmental policies, standards, procedures, guidelines, drawings, and other deliverables (advanced level)
  • Use administrative and technical writing skills with Microsoft Office and document tools to produce technical documentation

Requirements

  • Bachelor or Associate degree in Networking, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications or related field, or related work experience
  • Basic knowledge of common test equipment (e.g., DMMs, antenna analyzers, spectrum analyzers and RF wattmeters)
  • Providing network circuit design, platform administration, and support
  • Circuit ordering/provisioning of leased services/circuits (e.g., 2/4 wire circuits, T1s, frame relay, DS3s, leased MPLS, MBLs, PRIs, SIP circuits)
  • In-building cellular phone signal booster and network extender technology
  • Environmental support systems for technology platforms (HVAC, AC/DC power systems, batteries, generators)
  • Circuit inventory management and telecommunications expense management systems
  • Interpersonal, written & verbal communication, presentation, and drafting/drawing (Visio/CAD/GIS) skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat for technical writing, tables/spreadsheets, and diagrams
  • Experience with circuit design and drawing management tools
  • Familiarity with tools to monitor, control, and track circuit performance
  • Project management concepts and tools
  • Telephony systems (PBX, key systems, console systems, ACD)
  • Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA); Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)