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

Equal Opportunity Employer: Consolidated Edison is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Con Edison is a federal contractor subject to VEVRAA and desires to receive priority referrals of protected veterans. To learn about your equal employment opportunity protections as part of the application process please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Minimum Salary: 95000.00 Maximum Salary: 130000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly