Lead Engineer

Job Summary

Senior technical professional responsible for enterprise microwave and fiber optic network planning, engineering, project execution, documentation, and advanced diagnostics. This role provides Level 3 engineering support, including participation in after-hours on-call rotations, ensuring high availability and performance of telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, schedule, procure, implement, and document telecommunications hardware, software, and facilities for assigned projects.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, architectural guidelines, and operational policies related to telecommunications systems.

• Support enterprise radio, microwave, SONET, and fiber optic network planning, engineering, documentation, and diagnostics.

• Design network solutions and device configurations for IP-based equipment including routers, firewalls, and Ethernet switches.

• Lead telecommunications engineering projects within defined budget and timeline parameters.

• Serve as Tier 3 escalation support for complex network hardware, software, and facility issues.

• Monitor network performance and conduct capacity planning, providing recommendations for system improvements.

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new microwave, radio, and fiber optic technologies and solutions.

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Telecommunications or Network Engineer or equivalent role.

• Experience working with modern and emerging telecommunications technologies.

Core Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and service engagements.

• Project management skills including scheduling, cost control, task planning, and status reporting.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

• Strong collaboration and teamwork capabilities.

Rochester, New York, United States

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