Telecom Electrical Engineer designs, installs, and maintains the electrical and electronic infrastructure supporting voice, data, and video networks. The incumbent of this role will bridge electrical engineering principles with telecommunications, managing power distribution, signal routing, and equipment reliability to ensure continuous, high-speed connectivity. This role will liaison the optimization and future-proof of the electrical and communication infrastructure that drives next-generation networks. |
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Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
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Infrastructure Design: Develop electrical schematics, power distribution plans, and structural layouts for cell towers, data centers, switching stations, and fiber optic networks.
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Power Systems Management: Drive the installation, managing, and maintenance of critical power equipment, including DC power systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), all generator types, and precision air conditioning.
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Lead battery lifecycle management — wet cell, VRLA, and lithium systems. Oversee replacement programs and procurement.
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Power & Energy Systems: Engineer resilient power distribution systems, DC plants, UPS configurations, and backup generation. Drive the integration of renewable energy sources (solar, micro-wind, advanced battery storage) into remote cell sites.
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Forward-Thinking R&D: Research, evaluate, and prototype emerging technologies. Spearhead initiatives in edge computing power distribution, network automation, and software-defined network (SDN) hardware alignment.
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Network Testing: Run diagnostic tests on signal strength, latency, and bandwidth using equipment such as oscilloscopes and digital meters to minimize lag and prevent outages.
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Compliance & Safety: Ensure all broadcasting equipment, cable layouts, and structural rigging conform to federal telecommunications and electrical safety regulations.
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Troubleshooting & Upgrades: Identify root causes of electrical or signal faults, repair system hardware, and implement infrastructure upgrades to meet growing data demands.
Other related key functions:
- Design and assess electrical systems for telecom infrastructure (cell sites, central offices)
- Perform load calculations, load balancing, and rebalancing
- Lead generator maintenance and reliability programs
- Monitor and optimize power consumption and energy costs
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Support infrastructure upgrades, expansions, and capital projects
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