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We are seeking a highly skilled Telecommunications Engineer to join our team at AtkinsRéalis. As a Telecommunications Engineer, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and implementation of telecommunications capital projects within our electric distribution and transmission business units.

• Develop and implement telecommunications projects, including LAN/WAN projects, to support utility digitization and automation.
• Support capital project design and owner's engineer scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Determine telecom criteria and requirements for capital and customer-funded projects, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Conduct project evaluation, feasibility, and planning reviews, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Review and analyze contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Monitor construction progress, ensuring timely completion and quality of work.
• Verify compliance with specifications for equipment and materials, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Perform engineering design and planning reviews, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze schedules and optimize project timelines, ensuring timely completion and minimizing delays.
• Commission and verify equipment, ensuring proper functioning and compliance with industry standards.
• Conduct operational and maintenance reviews, identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Collaborate with operations and OT departments to propose and execute changes and improvements to the AMI WAN and NAN, and other complex metering networks.
• Plan and engineer telecom infrastructure, emphasizing resilient connectivity for smart metering and SCADA services.
• Provide engineering functions and solutions to support telecom engineering for capital projects.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications and engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, engineering, or computer science, with at least 5 years of experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain NERC CIP security clearance with associated background search.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of information and operations technology design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive solutions to complex problems or projects.
• Solid technical background with experience in telecom WAN technologies, including networking, routing, DHCP, VPN technologies, and architecture.
• Understanding of network tools, including SSH, traceroute, ping.
• Knowledge of network security and firewall concepts, radio networks, and firmware updates.
• Experience working with telco circuit providers, devices, and services.
• Analytical, troubleshooting, and process improvement experience.
• Knowledge of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) preferred.
• Bucket truck experience below the power space preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, with team members, other departments, regulating authorities, and leadership.
• Ability to maintain multiple tasks and manage expectations.
• Demonstrated track record of building cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders and overseeing the resolution of complex technical issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and other business analytical tools.
• Knowledge of electric and/or gas utility operations preferred.
• Previous work experience in IT, operational telecom, network, or systems engineering, or metering operations preferred.
• Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge in a working environment.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving history.
• Ability to prioritize work and be a team member on multiple projects at one time.
• Knowledge of safety policy and potential hazards of the electrical transmission network.

AtkinsRéalis is a global firm that leverages the connection of people, data, and technology to build a better world for our planet and its people. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and our company ethos emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We offer a robust rewards package that includes competitive salary, flexible work schedules, group insurance, paid family leave, and a range of benefits to support our employees' health, mental, and financial well-being.