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.
This is a Rutland, Vermont based position.
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. Preference will be given to candidates with Ciena's products and technologies.
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.
Compensation Range:
$67,828.80 - $106,132.00 - $144,435.20/salaryThis compensation range represents the minimum, midpoint and maximum pay for this position. Individual offers will be based on various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and experience. Please note that most offers for new employees fall under the midpoint of the range, allowing room for continued salary growth. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package, which may also include comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off and incentive compensation (bonus) potential.
Important Considerations
Visit Velco.com for additional information on VELCO culture, benefits, and the recruiting process.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and ALL qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 [email protected]
Top Skills
What We Do
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. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways:
1. Our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public
benefits corporation; and,
2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our
owners, their customers, and every Vermonter.
VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters.
Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.
