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Description Network designer/engineer - This position is supporting a network upgrade replacing legacy telecommunication equipment and time division multiplexing (TDM) era technology. Designer will be applying networking principles to assess the type

Description Network designer/engineer - This position is supporting a network upgrade replacing legacy telecommunication equipment and time division multiplexing (TDM) era technology. Designer will be applying networking principles to assess the type of networking equipment needed on-site to support site's needs. Router type, router cards, small form-factor pluggable (SFP)s, and power requirements will be determined utilizing site survey notes, pictures, 3D scans, and correspondence with site surveyor/design leads. Design functions will include assessing what networking components are necessary, detailing and drafting designs, developing scope of work for installs, assembling part/equipment bill of material (BOM) requests and supporting design discussions. Qualifications Required Skills / Experience: . Experience, certifications, or formal education in networking, computing, or electrical engineering. . Microsoft Visio, Excel, and Word Experience Desired Skills / Experience: (not required - any or all are good) . Degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Networking, Information . Technology (IT), Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Network Systems, or related curriculum . Technical Certification by Nokia, Cisco, or other reputable networking certification entity. . Legacy Telecommunications Technology (time division multiplexing (TDM), Synchronous optical networking (SONET), serial communication) . Network Transport Technology (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Microwave, etc.) . Modern Networking Technology (Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) packet networking) . Familiarity with an electric utility's supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) or Operational Technology (OT)