Why you should join our team
The Senior Network Engineer – Radio Frequency plans, manages, operates, and maintains VELCO’s statewide wireless network and related fiber and microwave backhaul infrastructure which provide critical mobile communication services to Vermont utilities.
The Senior Network Engineer – Radio Frequency performs complex network design and planning and integration support functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging and problem solving. Coordinates the technical activities of a telecommunication systems administration support team, including upgrading and disaster recovery plans. The Senior Engineer exhibits the talent and skills to make competent recommendations and decisions, manages complex technical projects with minimum manager oversight and mentors technicians and less experienced engineers.
How you will make an impact
Education & Training
A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering. Equivalent work experience will be considered as well.
Experience
7-10 years’ related experience including extensive experience with network security, firewalling, related protocol analysis and SNMP. High proficiency at planning, designing, implementing and managing carrier class statistical (IP) and TDM networking with consideration of traffic loading and bandwidth allocation is essential.
Knowledge/Skills
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.
Other
Able to clearly present complex technical information to committees, management, external regulators and industry associations. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and a self-motivated individual willing to work in a fast-paced, innovative and rewarding environment.
Important Considerations
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to respond to off-duty calls, particularly in the event of system emergencies, prolonged equipment and/or customer outages.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• VELCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
• Starting pay will be determined at the time of offer based on the experience, education, and training of the successful candidate.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
VELCO is handling all aspects of talent acquisition internally and will not engage the services of third-party staffing agencies, recruiters, or headhunters. We kindly request that these entities refrain from contacting us.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful reference check, background check, physical examination, drug screening, and documentation of Covid-19 vaccination unless candidate qualifies for a vaccine exemption.
• VELCO's headquarters are located in Rutland, Vermont. This is a hybrid position and the expectation is that the incumbent will spend at least two days per week onsite and more as needed.
• If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process please reach out.