Telecommunications Engineer Journey

SMUD•Sacramento, CA

4d•$131,248 - $173,888•Onsite

About The Position

SMUD's Operational-Technology-Network-Engineering (OTNE) department is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on its Telecommunications Engineering team. OTNE provides the high-reliability communication systems and services needed to operate the power grid. Under general supervision, the Telecommunications Engineer Journey performs minor to moderately complex telecommunications engineering work, including problem resolution and project assignments, efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while complying with regulatory requirements and restrictions. The role independently performs the full scope of journey-level work. The engineer plans, designs, develops, and maintains telecommunications networks and systems; assesses needs for new systems and changes to existing systems; supports installation, operation, and maintenance; and provides technical support, consultation, troubleshooting, and user training. The role also coordinates work activities, follows work-unit standards, and assists with department budget administration. Schedules, hours, and locations may fluctuate based on business needs. This is an on-site role requiring daily in-person work at one of SMUD's campuses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major coursework in electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least three years of relevant experience planning, designing, installing, and supporting telecommunications networks and systems for an electric utility company.
Knowledge of engineering theory and design fundamentals; telecommunications operating procedures and equipment requirements; data processing systems and communications; and data management fundamentals.
Knowledge of telecommunications systems and specialized technology, computer programming concepts, computer and network operating systems, and computer-based control and data acquisition systems.
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers and word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to perform routine engineering design and testing tasks.
Ability to learn electrical standards, codes and ordinances; maintenance practices and testing methods; electrical safety; SMUD policies and procedures; and how to read, understand, and develop telecommunications systems documents and drawings.
Ability to prepare reports on specialized telecommunications subjects; maintain good public relations with manufacturers, contractors, and government agencies; operate office equipment and relevant software; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work on site at a SMUD campus daily.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of related experience in an electric utility company.
Knowledge and experience with land mobile radio and voice dispatch systems.
Knowledge and experience with physical security, cameras, and access control systems.
Knowledge and experience ordering circuits from service providers such as AT&T and Verizon.
Knowledge and experience with point-to-point microwave radio data systems.
Knowledge and experience with link budgets, radio propagation, and the FCC licensing process.
Knowledge and experience planning, constructing, and managing outside-plant fiber optic cable systems.
Knowledge of electronics, DC power systems, IP networks (switching, routing, and security), SCADA systems, physical security systems, video surveillance systems, operating test equipment, and testing and troubleshooting communications systems.
Knowledge of drafting software such as AutoCAD, drawing control systems, project management, technical specifications, procurement processes, and writing clear and unambiguous work instructions.
Registration as a Professional Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

Plan, design, develop, and maintain telecommunications networks and systems, including defining functional and system requirements, developing design criteria, supporting installation and maintenance, developing testing criteria, and providing engineering consultation and solutions.
Assess the need for new telecommunications systems, upgrades, expansions, and modifications by evaluating current systems, conducting feasibility studies and cost analyses, assessing capacity and performance, evaluating technologies, defining requirements, designing modifications, supporting installations, developing test scenarios, and conducting post-implementation reviews.
Support SMUD's telecommunications goals and improve the reliability and productivity of telecommunications systems and networks.
Provide technical and engineering support and user training; consult with business units, troubleshoot user obstacles, identify training needs, respond to user requests, and provide emergency support to operating systems.
Plan, coordinate, prioritize, and monitor work activities with work-unit employees to meet objectives and deadlines; participate as a team member and refer problems to supervision when solutions are not readily achievable.
Comply with work-unit schedule, quality, quantity, safety, and performance standards.
Assist with department budget administration by participating in planning, monitoring, and revising schedules, work plans, expenditures, and assignments.
Perform other related duties as needed.