Senior Telecommunications Engineer

natgridProd • Webster, MA

51d • $134,000 - $157,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Telecommunications Engineering Manager and will be responsible for the engineering, design & implementation of cost effective & reliable telecommunications solutions in conformance with National Grid’s telecom policies, processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines as well as telecom network architecture & strategy. National Grid relies heavily on these telecom networks & systems to support the construction, operation, maintenance, and restoration of its electric delivery networks. As National Grid is migrating our legacy telecom networks and systems to IP-based platform, we are seeking candidates with telecom engineering background and knowledge and extensive work experience in IP-based networking technologies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Good working knowledge of telecom industry standards, safety standards, and federal, state, and local roles & regulations as applied to telecommunications Industry.
• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in at least one of the following areas: IP-Based Networking, Fiber Optic Networks & Systems, Microwave Networks & systems, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) engineering, and commercial wired & wireless communications services.
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of: Layer 2 switching (broadcast domains, VLAN design, trunking, Spanning Tree variants)
• Intermediate or advanced knowledge of: Layer 3 routing (IP design, subnetting, routing protocols)
• Relevant advanced networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent).
• Proficient in MS Office computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Work, Power point, Access, etc.)
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal & written communications skills.
• High attention to detail in documentation and change management.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineers License is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze telecom requirements, evaluate telecom options, recommend telecom solution, and implement approved telecom solution for internal & external customers. Telecom options may include, but not limited to, private fiber optic networks/systems, private radio, private microwave, power line carrier, or commercial wired & wireless communications services.
• Provide planning, engineering, design, and implementation services for fiber optic, radio, and microwave networks & systems to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
• Provide telecom engineering support for Electric Transmission, Substation, Distribution, and Smart Grid Capital Projects.
• Manage (where a Project Manager is deemed not needed) & implement small/independent telecom projects as assigned by the Telecommunications Engineering Manager.
• Create telecom policies, processes, procedures, standards, guidelines, and strategy as assigned by the Telecom Engineering Manager.
• Make design decisions, ensuring alignment with grid reliability, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement MPLS-TP–based transport networks to support secure, segmented, and deterministic utility communications.
• Troubleshoot complex Layer 2 architectures (VLANs, STP variants, QinQ) across multiple networks.
• Implement, and support Layer 3 routing architectures across enterprise WAN and LAN environments.
• Optimize network performance, capacity, and resiliency using Network Management Systems (NMS) and performance analytics.
• Ensure high availability, redundancy, and deterministic latency for critical protection and teleprotection schemes (e.g., line differential relaying).
• Provide technical telecom support to various internal engineering groups, Protection & Telecom Operations Organization, Shared Services (IS, Corporate Security, Gas business unit, etc.)
• Provide subject matter expertise to project and operational teams as well as internal & external committees.
• Keep abreast of technology innovations and seek appropriate opportunities to apply them.

Benefits

• career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.

What This Job Offers

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