Position Overview:

Senior Optical Telecommunications Engineer to provide expert-level design, provisioning, implementation, upgrade, and troubleshooting support for optical communications networks used in electrical system operations. 5x a week onsite,

Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT Note :

This is a W2 only role —

C2C, C2H

will not be considered

Responsibilities:

Develop a software upgrade plan for approximately 60 Ciena 6500 chassis currently in service. Coordinate with Ciena to develop a Method of Procedure (MOP) that migrates units efficiently while minimizing impact to operational traffic. Work with field communications technicians to execute planned software upgrades and troubleshoot issues that arise. Support Gateway West expansions involving new Ciena 6500 and 3926 sites and modifications at existing sites. Review MOPs prepared by contract engineers, document feedback, and support field execution. Design and implement VLAN plans in the existing system to support expansion projects. Provision and support 10G and 100G packet infrastructure, VLANs, G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection (ERP), and system synchronization. Provision and support Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) circuits, including T1, DS3, and OC3, on Ciena 3926 devices. Provision and support Optical Transport Network (OTN) and Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) services on Ciena 6500 devices. Provide design and implementation support for VLAN and

G.8032 ERP

provisioning on Aviat Eclipse/INU devices. Provide troubleshooting assistance for the installed base of Ciena 3926 service delivery switches, Ciena 6500 Packet/OTN/DWDM nodes, and Alcatel-Lucent

DMX SONET

nodes.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of applicable telecommunications or networking experience. Expert-level engineering knowledge of Ciena 6500 and 3000-series devices, VLANs, G.8032 ERP, and TDM circuits. Familiarity with Aviat Eclipse/INU devices. Prior experience in the utility industry is highly preferred.

Tools and Technologies:

Ciena 6500 and 3926 platforms Ciena 3000-series devices Aviat Eclipse/INU devices Alcatel-Lucent DMX Synchronous Optical Network (SONET) nodes

VLAN, G.8032

ERP, TDM, OTN, DWDM, 10G, and 100G packet infrastructure T1, DS3, and OC3 circuits System synchronization and Methods of Procedure (MOPs)

Pay:

$70.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person