Associate Engineer, Telecommunications Engineering (Hybrid Schedule)
About The Position
The Associate Engineer in Telecom Engineering is responsible for engineering and designing fiber optic networks and associated communication systems that provide enterprise and operational communication services within Eversource. The role develops detailed engineering design documentation and specifications for Eversource communications infrastructure, primarily serving as the assigned telecom engineer for substation and/or fiber/line projects. The Associate Engineer works with other disciplines to develop project scope, specifications, designs, and schedules needed to deliver reliable and compliant solutions. This is a hybrid role, with the first three months full-time in the office. The employee must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary and to take an emergency restoration assignment. Emergency response may require assisting outside normal responsibilities, work hours, and location. Eversource does not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering; the posting specifies Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications/Network Engineering, or an associated discipline from an accredited engineering school as preferred.
- 0–3 years of related experience required.
- Must be available to travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Hampshire as necessary.
- Must be available for emergency restoration assignments as required.
- Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Base knowledge of and interest in communications multiplexers/systems, network equipment, and associated circuits.
- Knowledge or experience with communication-assisted protective relaying schemes.
- Knowledge or experience with electric utility communication systems, including SONET multiplexers and basic IP networking.
- Knowledge or experience with electric utility communication circuits, including RS232, DTT, NX64, and C37.94.
- Knowledge or experience with design drafting and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge or experience with outside plant fiber, including OPGW and ADSS.
- Knowledge or experience with DWDM/CWDM/WDM.
- Knowledge or experience with GIS-based tools, including OSPInsight, NMT, and Esri-based applications.
- Knowledge or experience with NPCC compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Engineer and design fiber optic networks and associated communication systems for enterprise and operational communications.
- Develop detailed engineering design documentation and specifications for communications infrastructure.
- Serve as the assigned telecommunications engineer for substation and/or fiber/line projects.
- Work with other disciplines to develop project scope, specifications, designs, and schedules.
- Participate in emergency restoration assignments as required.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards program; details are available on the company careers site.
- Potential incentive eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
