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CaroMont Health · 1 month ago

Telecommunications Engineer

Gastonia, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$330/d - $330/d

7+ years exp

CaroMont Health is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to research, develop, design, and test communication systems and networks. The role involves performing engineering studies, preparing equipment specifications, and coordinating installation and maintenance activities to ensure efficient operations.

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Responsibilities

Researches, develops, designs, and tests communications systems, networks and equipment

Performs engineering studies to obtain data on new equipment and systems developments in communications field and adaptability of equipment to existing system

Works with analysts to conduct studies on communications systems and equipment, such as present and projected volume of communications, effectiveness and adequacy of system, and estimated equipment costs

Analyzes reports, records, and recommendations to determine whether equipment should be repaired or replaced, additional equipment installed, or newly developed equipment acquired, considering such factors as predicted volume of communications traffic, acquisition and installation costs, and estimated improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and changes in operational procedures resulting from new system installation

Prepares recommendations for acquisition of newly developed, additional, or replacement equipment based on analyses for action by the analyst and management

Works with Network engineers to advise on telecommunication impact to network infrastructure

Prepares equipment specifications and floor plans for installation in offices or departments

Works with management on contacting vendors to arrange for bids for lease or purchase of equipment

Coordinates equipment installation and maintenance activities with operations to avoid disruptions in communications and ensure efficiency of operations

Performs a variety of tasks such as leading and directing technicians as the senior technician in the absence of the Manager as well as doing day to day technician work such as working on the Avaya phone system and completing repair and service requests when necessary

Qualification

Cisco catalystTelecommunication system designAvaya/Nortel systemsVPN tunnelTCP/IPNetworking skillsBlueprint readingVisio proficiencyTelephone maintenanceLeadership abilityCreativityCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Must have associate's degree or equivalent work experience of at least seven years in telecommunications or related field

Must possess experience with Cisco catalyst, router and switches as well as understand what a VPN tunnel, a firewall, TCP/IP are and a working knowledge of switching and routing

Must be familiar with a variety of telecommunication system concepts, practices and procedure

Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks and goals with a degree of creativity and latitude

Must have the ability to lead others when necessary

Possess knowledge of telephone maintenance procedures, skill in networking, trunking and telecommunications data transmissions

Must have experience in design and development of Telecommunication systems as they relate to the Avaya/Nortel telephone system integrations

Have knowledge of how to read blueprints and use Visio or similar applications

Be available for on call/weekend work