Telecom Network Engineer
Vermont Staffing
Telecom Network Engineer
This is a Rutland, Vermont based position. Why you should join our team: VELCO manages the safe, reliable, cost-effective transmission of electric power throughout Vermont and as a part of the integrated New England regional network. Our Telecommunications team develops, manages, operates, and maintains VELCO’s enterprise networks that provide critical communication services.
How you will make an impact: In addition to our transmission assets, VELCO owns and operates a 1,500 mile statewide fiber optic network and a statewide radio network. In this role, you will support and maintain infrastructure that is essential and relied upon on a 24x7 basis. VELCO is installing roughly 914 miles of fiber optic cable onto the distribution system, connecting approximately 68 substations and 480 DER sites by 2027. This work will provide a secure and reliable communication network for data transmission of Vermont’s clean energy resources. The Telecom Network Engineer will initiate network design and planning and integration support functions, such as troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging and problem solving and appropriately engages in the technical activities of a telecommunication systems administration support team, including upgrading and disaster recovery plans.