Network Engineer I

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Salary Range: $70,323 to $87,904

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume
• Questionnaire (3 questions, included in application) Please reflect on your personal and professional experiences when asked for specific examples.

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.
Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

• Project Support:

  Participates as part of a team in support of network equipment and network infrastructure projects as needed or directed by NETS management.

• Assists in designing, planning, ordering, installing, configuring, integrating, testing, optimizing, and troubleshooting a controller-based wired and wireless LAN and WAN system including switching, UPS, IPT, and Ethernet out-of-band hardware.

• Maintaining knowledge of state-of-the-art networking and telecommunications technologies, costs, and user requirements in order to formulate plans, justifications, and specifications for NETS projects and to make recommendations to NETS management.

• Contributing to developing progressive methods to effectively and efficiently manage and structure project activities.

• Network Documentation

• Develops and maintains documentation of network physical plant, equipment, and network projects at all UCAR and FRGP sites and data centers in AutoCAD. Maintains working drawings for NETS, and attends or leads CAD training and coordination meetings as assigned by the management.

• Uninterruptible Power Systems and Environmental Monitoring

  Assisting as part of the team responsible for all aspects of installing and maintaining NETS Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and environmental monitoring systems hardware and infrastructure as needed or directed by NETS management.

• Contributes to planning, designing, ordering, maintaining inventory, documentation, standards, troubleshooting, and installation. Utilize, develop, and maintain electronic and mechanical schematics, maintenance logs, and diagnostic, resource, and user documentation manuals, and UPS configuration files. Trains and mentors other NETS staff.

• Renders service on a daily and 24-hour-on-call basis as a consultant in solving network and data communications-related problems.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience (Required/Desired):

An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering, and three to four years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Demonstrated knowledge of designing, configuring, and maintaining cellular DAS, and RF wireless systems.

• TileFlow CFD Modeling software user

• Sunbird (Power IQ) User / Administrator

• Demonstrated proficiency in evaluating and utilizing project management software and tools.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Colorado Driver's license and a driving record compliant with UCAR's liability insurance requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired)

Knowledge of computer hardware and software (on both client and server platforms) including one or more of the following: Microsoft Windows, MAC OS, or Unix variant, Linux, and Google and Microsoft business applications.

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, SNMP, and network management principles and software packages.

Familiarity working on teams for the evaluation, planning, installation, maintenance, documentation, problem-solving, and troubleshooting of physical and wireless LANs, MANs, WANs, and telecommunications systems including telecommunications pathways, twisted-pair, coaxial, and fiber optics.

The ability to create and maintain network documentation using AutoCAD, and the ability to use tools such as DCIM, Gliffy, or PatchManager drawing tools.

Knowledge of test equipment and diagnostic tools such as frequency counters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, Volt Ohm Meters, logic analyzers, electrical and optical time-domain reflectometers, optical spectrum analyzers, optical power meters, optical visual fault finders, network analysis equipment, and intelligent LAN Media testers.

Familiarity with installing, documenting, and maintaining telecommunications scale Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems including a working knowledge of National Electric Codes, and state and local electrical and building codes.

Working knowledge of network specifications, standards, and building processes and systems.

Good written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate professionally, clearly, and concisely both orally and written including using electronic mail, VTC, Chat, and presentation platforms to individuals and groups. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to feedback from individuals, groups, and committees.

Stays abreast of relevant new and emerging technologies. Knowledge of state-of-the-art network software and hardware technology related to area of responsibility and sharing knowledge with NETS and/or constituents and for informing networks or networking projects that NETS supports.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

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Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

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Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.