Optical Network Engineer

Consolidated Edison Company of New York
$95,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
4 Irving Place (Show on map)
Sep 14, 2024
Overview Join us as a Optical Network Engineer where you'll work with a team of talented network engineers where you will develop your technology skills to plan, design, and implement a leading optical and microwave network. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Plan, design, and implement the Cisco Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Microwave, and OSP fiber cable network Develop the detailed design architecture, engineering plans, scope of work, bill of materials, costs and schedules related to DWDM, Ethernet, SONET, and Microwave, Wireless/RF Infrastructure Develop Method of Procedures (MOP) to guide processes over network change management and troubleshooting network issues Design the critical optical network that supports: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Feeder Relay Protection, Remote Terminal Units (RTU), and telecommunication services between the Energy Control Centers and substations, corporate LAN and Data Centers Supervise and manage the network equipment installation vendors, and review the installation As-Built Travel to our service region covering NYC, boroughs, Westchester, Duchess County, northern New Jersey, and Orange and Rockland Counties to support 24/7 coverage of the computing and telecommunications infrastructure Must be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies Perform other related tasks and assignments as required Resources Managed Management # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports: Weekly # of Direct Reports: Indirect Reports: Qualifications Required Education/Experience Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (3) years of IT experience or Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (5) years of IT experience or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (7) years of IT experience Relevant Work Experience Strong working knowledge of Passive, active OADM & ROADM DWDM systems Required Broad understanding of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems including SONET, TDM, DWDM, and Microwave Required Evaluating new technologies, standard network design and management Required Understanding of cyber security principles Required Preferred familiarity with Cisco NCS2006 / 15454 MSTP / 15454 MSPP / and Cisco EPNM application Required Background or working knowledge of Radio Frequency communications and basic understanding of the Federal Communications Commission Required Skills And Abilities Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments Excellent collaboration and team building skills Strong verbal communication and listening skills Licenses And Certfications Other: Personal Vehicle Required Physical Demands Must push, pull, lift up to 40 pounds Must sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for entire shift Must have excellent manual dexterity and be able to use hands for entire shift Must stoop, bend, reach and kneel throughout the workday Must be able to read small print and symbols. Additional Physical Demands Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers. Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, gloves, and safety shoes when required