Telecom Network Engineer

This is a Rutland, Vermont based position.  

As the nation’s first statewide, “transmission only” company, VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network.

Why you should join our team

VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network. 

Our Telecommunications team develops, manages, operates, and maintains VELCO’s enterprise networks that provide critical communication services. 

How you will make an impact

In addition to our transmission assets, VELCO owns and operates a 1,500 mile statewide fiber optic network and a statewide radio network.  In this role, you will support and maintain infrastructure that is essential and relied upon on a 24x7 basis.

VELCO is installing roughly 914 miles of fiber optic cable onto the distribution system, connecting approximately 68 substations and 480 DER sites by 2027. This work will provide a secure and reliable communication network for data transmission of Vermont's clean energy resources.

The Telecom Network Engineer will initiate network design and planning and integration support functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging and problem solving and appropriately engages in the technical activities of a telecommunication systems administration support team, including upgrading and disaster recovery plans. 

Responsibilities

• Further develops a diversified knowledge of carrier class telecommunication engineering practices and standards in system designs and operation.
• Designs, manages, and operates complex enterprise networks. (Enterprise Wi-Fi, Core network, DC fabric, edge network)
• Participates in the management of a Network Operating Center monitoring TDM, Carrier Ethernet, and proprietary networks using SNMP monitoring tools.
• Actively monitors and conducts trend analysis for telecommunication networks to proactively identify performance issues ensuring highest availability of critical networks.
• Supports infrastructure that is relied upon on a 7x24 basis.
• Provides engineering and technical assistance and support to field personnel at radio sites, distribution utilities and substations throughout the State of Vermont; travel required.
• Collaborate with and support all members of the Telecommunications Group.
• Provides a high level of customer service to internal and external customers.

Who you are

A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.

Minimum of 5 years related technical experience required.

Knowledge & Skills
Proficiency planning, designing, implementing and managing highly available enterprise network technology at VELCO.  Demonstrated experience with network security, firewalls, related protocol analysis and SNMP is desired. Possessing an understanding of telecommunication transport technologies and having an understanding of analog and digital voice communications protocols are expected.  Working knowledge of Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba and Checkpoint. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills and a self-motivated individual willing to work in a fast-paced, innovative and rewarding environment. 

Important Considerations

• VELCO is headquartered 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.

• Must be able convey complex information in writing, verbally and by demonstration, perform typical administrative functions such as keyboarding, work additional hours when necessary. 

• Duties will require periodic overnight travel.

• 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.

• 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 (including social media check), physical examination, drug screening.

• If you need an accommodation as part of the application or interview process please send a request to careers@velco