Electronic Engr 3 - Telecom
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Note: All official drafts, documents, and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized, and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.
Perform required scoping and design work for capital projects, based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
Perform simulation studies with assistance from TENP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and document findings in formal reports.
Participate on teams to research and test telecommunication and related equipment.
Assist in development of requirements and technical specifications for possible procurement and construction of telecommunications systems and equipment. Provide technical support in the administration of material contracts and project management of turnkey system contracts.
With oversight and approval from BPA staff, prepare detailed scoping, design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment, verifying that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that decisions conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
Apply standard telecommunications guides and design templates to scope and design assigned projects.
Prepare new design templates, standards, and specifications for approval by BPA staff, as needed, when existing documentation does not cover the requirements of the project.
Prepare comprehensive final scoping and design packages for assigned projects, including final detailed design drawings, draft statements of work (contract design, construction, and contract), and all other documents for the telecommunication equipment installation, layout, wiring, and testing for review and approval by the BPA manager.
Prepare equipment settings sheets and all other documentation required to complete the design packages associated with assigned projects.
Provide BPA manager with material and equipment requirements for design projects and assist in preparing material requisitions; initiate and coordinate timely acquisition and delivery of project equipment and materials as approved by the BPA manager.
Perform comprehensive reviews of finished designs. Provide review findings and any correction recommendations to BPA manager.
Coordinate project requirements, plans of service, and details with project team members and stakeholders during technical scoping.
Participate in events at specific project sites, including scoping meetings, equipment installation, and testing phases to ensure telecommunications requirements are addressed.
Provide sound technical input to other engineers and technicians on scoping, design, and integration of telecommunication systems and related equipment at substations, radio stations or control centers.
Provide technical support to the construction organization during project installation and energization, including troubleshooting path obstruction and interference issues.
Operate telecommunications-related test equipment. Document the test results for review by BPA Engineers.
Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.
Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
A bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, is required.
10 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry or closely related field is required.
Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or similar.
Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
Experience with telecommunications or network engineering in a utility environment.
Experience with phone systems, including Avaya and/or Cisco.
Experience with transport core and edge products and management tools, Cisco routers and switches, and microwave radio equipment.
Knowledge of engineering standards, serial and interoffice circuits, and network equipment.
Knowledge of backbone infrastructure connectivity including microwave radio and fiber optic telecommunications systems is preferred.
Experience with telecommunication construction projects.
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
Note: All official drafts, documents, and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized, and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.
Perform required scoping and design work for capital projects, based on analysis of engineering and design requirements, project parameters, and technical information from multiple sources.
Perform simulation studies with assistance from TENP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and document findings in formal reports.
Participate on teams to research and test telecommunication and related equipment.
Assist in development of requirements and technical specifications for possible procurement and construction of telecommunications systems and equipment. Provide technical support in the administration of material contracts and project management of turnkey system contracts.
With oversight and approval from BPA staff, prepare detailed scoping, design, material, or procurement specifications for equipment, verifying that technical tradeoffs have been considered and that decisions conform to existing policies and standards and are within budgetary constraints.
Apply standard telecommunications guides and design templates to scope and design assigned projects.
Prepare new design templates, standards, and specifications for approval by BPA staff, as needed, when existing documentation does not cover the requirements of the project.
Prepare comprehensive final scoping and design packages for assigned projects, including final detailed design drawings, draft statements of work (contract design, construction, and contract), and all other documents for the telecommunication equipment installation, layout, wiring, and testing for review and approval by the BPA manager.
Prepare equipment settings sheets and all other documentation required to complete the design packages associated with assigned projects.
Provide BPA manager with material and equipment requirements for design projects and assist in preparing material requisitions; initiate and coordinate timely acquisition and delivery of project equipment and materials as approved by the BPA manager.
Perform comprehensive reviews of finished designs. Provide review findings and any correction recommendations to BPA manager.
Coordinate project requirements, plans of service, and details with project team members and stakeholders during technical scoping.
Participate in events at specific project sites, including scoping meetings, equipment installation, and testing phases to ensure telecommunications requirements are addressed.
Provide sound technical input to other engineers and technicians on scoping, design, and integration of telecommunication systems and related equipment at substations, radio stations or control centers.
Provide technical support to the construction organization during project installation and energization, including troubleshooting path obstruction and interference issues.
Operate telecommunications-related test equipment. Document the test results for review by BPA Engineers.
Mark documents and maintain filing system(s), files, emails, and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Share and disperse documents only to appropriate personnel (those with a Lawful Government Purpose (LGP) to know). Mark and maintain all official records in accordance with the Information Security (INFOSEC) and Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.
Validate official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes.
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Corresponding Experience (required on matrix)
A bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, is required.
10 years of experience in the Telecommunications industry or closely related field is required.
Must have knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to components and facilities found on a regional transmission system.
Required Technical Skills & Experience (required on matrix)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or similar.
Skill in oral and written communication to effectively fulfill client/customer/team requirements.
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional on matrix)
Experience with telecommunications or network engineering in a utility environment.
Experience with phone systems, including Avaya and/or Cisco.
Experience with transport core and edge products and management tools, Cisco routers and switches, and microwave radio equipment.
Knowledge of engineering standards, serial and interoffice circuits, and network equipment.
Knowledge of backbone infrastructure connectivity including microwave radio and fiber optic telecommunications systems is preferred.
Experience with telecommunication construction projects.
Proven ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments and changing priorities.
Additional Requirements (not required on matrix)
Valid U.S. Driver's License is required.
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