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VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company · 1 week ago

Radio Network Engineer

Rutland, VT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $144K/yr

2+ years exp

VELCO is the nation’s first statewide transmission-only company, managing the transmission of electric power throughout Vermont. They are seeking a Radio Network Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of their statewide wireless network and participate in network design, planning, and integration support functions.

Electrical DistributionEnergy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the management of VELCO’s trunked radio system, microwave, and optical transport networks

Follow policies and practices conforming to industry standards to test and certify equipment commissioning, maintenance, and operation

Help develop end-user training plans

Provide engineering and technical support to field personnel operating at radio sites, distribution utilities and substations throughout Vermont

Monitor and identify radio traffic patterns to ensure high availability. Utilize radio frequency propagation analysis software

Perform new and repair service requests

Adhere to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) communication-related standards

Qualification

Digital Mobile RadioTait TechnologiesTrunked Radio SystemsMicrowave Backhaul NetworksOptical Transport NetworksCarrier Class NetworkingProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)

2-7 years of experience for Mid-Career Engineer level

More than 7 years of experience for Senior Engineer level

Digital Mobil Radio experience

Ability to identify and solve complex problems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to be both creative and analytical

Extremely detail-oriented and accurate

Preferred

Wireless/Radio Frequency technology experience with mission critical digital mobile communication systems

Tait Technologies experience

FCC general class commercial radio operator

Operation of complex trunked radio networks, microwave backhaul networks, complex serial and Ethernet data networks, optical transport networks, Ethernet networking, and DACS

Master's Degree in Engineering or a specialized industry credential such as a Certificate in CCNA or CCNP

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Generous paid time off

Incentive compensation (bonus) potential

Company

VELCO - Vermont Electric Power Company

VELCO is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model.

Founded in 1956

Rutland, Vermont, USA

51-200 employees