Network Power Engineer

Segra•Charlottesville, VA

12d•$64,050 - $80,115•Hybrid

About The Position

Segra is seeking a qualified and experienced Network Power Engineer to join our Network Power and Infrastructure (NPI) team in a full-time capacity. The NPI team is responsible for analyzing the company’s existing configuration, defining standards for new deployments, and initiating augmentation for power, rack space, and CFA’s. This role involves daily reviews of all proposed network equipment installations at POP’s and colocations to minimize risks associated with power, while also maximizing the capabilities of the existing power systems. The Network Power and Infrastructure team collaborates closely with Network Design Engineering, Network Planning, Project Engineering, Project Management, and Network Operations teams to communicate company best practices and provide support for power planning and equipment spacing.

Requirements

Technical/Engineering College Degree and/or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 5 years telecommunication and/or power engineering experience.
Experience specifying DC power plant components including rectifiers, batteries, and power cabling.
Ability to leverage power infrastructure with established best power practices in a way that mitigates risk to the equipment, network, facilities, and personnel while minimizing cost.

Responsibilities

Analyze the company’s existing configuration.
Define standards for new deployments.
Initiate augmentation for power, rack space, and CFA’s.
Conduct daily reviews of all proposed network equipment installations at POP’s and colocations.
Minimize risks caused by overloading feeds and under powering equipment.
Maximize the capabilities of the power system in place at each location.
Communicate company best practices to relevant teams.
Provide support as requested related to power planning and equipment spacing.