Network Engineer 1/2

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Urbandale, IA

22h

About The Position

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise. The role involves developing plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects related to transmission and distribution facilities, voice and data networks, generation maintenance projects, and facilities. Responsibilities may include planning and coordinating cross-functional activities, change management, and resource availability. The position also requires monitoring systems operations and adjusting operational plans accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related field (or four years of related, progressive work experience in lieu of a degree for Network Engineer 1).
• Basic experience with voice and data networking or general telecommunications experience (for Network Engineer 1).
• Three years experience with voice and data networking or general telecommunications experience (for Network Engineer 2).
• A minimum of two years additional directly related technical experience is required (for Network Engineer 2).
• Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and data base management.
• Basic analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions (for Network Engineer 1).
• Strong analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions (for Network Engineer 2).
• Basic knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors (for Network Engineer 1).
• Strong knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors (for Network Engineer 2).
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and documentation of voice and data network plans for network upgrades and expansion.
• Assist in the implementation and documentation of voice and data systems, network configurations and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, business continuity, disaster recovery, and integration of technologies.
• Participate in the review of analyses and technical feasibility to develop voice and data network deployment strategies.
• Assess and review voice and data network growth forecasts to ensure that business needs are translated into network capacity requirements.
• Support efforts to resolve voice and data network problems and incidents through root cause analysis and study of potential network deficits.
• Identify and test current conditions and provide recommendations to ensure that the voice and data network infrastructure is positioned to meet business requirements.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level