EN Engineering

Senior Telecom Engineer - Utilities

EN Engineering$130K — $155K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 10-15 years of experience in utility, telecommunications, or electrical infrastructure projects.
  • 7+ years in engineering leadership or project engineering roles.
  • Proven track record leading multiplexer replacement or migration initiatives.
  • Expertise in developing strategic telecommunications roadmaps for electric and gas utilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of utility telecommunications systems and fiber optic communications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of multiplexer replacement programs.
  • Develop long-term telecom strategies with migration roadmaps.
  • Prepare technical documentation and engineering packages.
  • Support budgeting, cost estimating, and alternative project analysis.
  • Participate in vendor selection and bid evaluations.
  • Deliver Owner's Engineering services, including design reviews and field inspections.
  • Create and analyze fiber optic splice diagrams and OTDR test results.

Benefits

  • Supportive, inclusive work environment encouraging innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive benefits package including paid time off and retirement matching.
  • Flexible work schedules to enhance work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
Full Job Description
ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking an experienced Senior Telecom Engineer to support utility telecommunications projects with a focus on Multiplexer (MUX) Replacement Programs. This role will provide technical leadership, engineering expertise, and strategic direction for the planning, design, and migration of legacy telecommunications systems to modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead planning, scoping, design, and implementation of multiplexer replacement and migration programs.
  • Develop long-term telecom strategies and migration roadmaps.
  • Prepare engineering and design packages, specifications, and construction documentation.
  • Support cost estimating, budgeting, and project alternative analysis.
  • Participate in RFP evaluations, vendor selection, and bid reviews.
  • Provide Owner's Engineering services, including design reviews, construction support, commissioning oversight, and field inspections.
  • Develop communication-assisted protection and control solutions compliant with NPCC requirements.
  • Create and review fiber optic splice diagrams and analyze OTDR test results.
  • Support feasibility studies, technical reviews, conceptual designs, contract drawings, and scope development.
  • Collaborate with project teams, clients, vendors, and stakeholders throughout project execution.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 10-15 years of experience supporting utility, telecommunications, or electrical infrastructure projects.
  • 7+ years of engineering leadership or project engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading major multiplexer replacement or migration programs.
  • Experience developing strategic telecommunications roadmaps and deployment plans for electric and gas utilities.
  • Knowledge of utility telecommunications systems, WAN transport networks, and fiber optic communications.
  • Experience supporting Protection & Control, SCADA, automation, and communication-assisted relaying systems.
  • Familiarity with NPCC Directory 4, ISO-NE OP-18, C37.94, Mirrored Bits, and DTT applications.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and utility drawing management processes.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and committed to continuous learning.

Preferred Experience
  • SEL ICON
  • Belden XTRAN
  • GE JMUX / JPAX systems
  • OSP fiber design, installation, testing, and commissioning
  • Fiber splice design and OTDR trace analysis
  • Utility telecom standards development and technology strategy

Not quite right for you? For a full listing of all our openings, please visit us at: https://entrustsol.com/careers/

What We Offer:
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, retirement program with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.

Benefits & Salary:
  • This position pays between $130,000 and $155,000 annually and is an exempt position.
  • Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually.
  • Full time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
  • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/entrustsolutionsgroup

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group.

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About EN Engineering

EN Engineering is a utility services firm that specializes in engineering, automation, and integrity management solutions. The company provides services to the energy, utility, and industrial markets. EN Engineering has a team of experienced professionals who provide innovative solutions to clients across the United States. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to its clients. EN Engineering has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
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Size
1,200 employees
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Founded
1998

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