Principal Telecommunications Engineer- Private Networks (Staffing)

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Circet USA's benefits package includes the following:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid Time Off & 401K
• Company Discount Website

Summary: The Principal Telecommunications Engineer - Private Networks will have a proven track record of troubleshooting and solving complex network issues across multiple devices and platforms, with a focus on wide-area networks (WAN), SONET, and MPLS technologies. The role requires deep experience in the design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise WANs and IEC-61850 networks for critical systems, particularly within electric utility environments. Knowledge of regulatory standards such as NERC CIP and NIST is essential

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Lead the design and deployment of wide-area networks (WANs) for large-scale, mission-critical environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and SONET, with a strong ability to independently diagnose and resolve issues across multiple device manufacturers.
• Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve complex networking issues through deduction and reasoning, determining the nature of the issue and its impact on the network design.
• Design and implement network automation systems tailored for electric utilities, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Develop and manage LAN solutions, with experience in IEC-61850 networks for critical systems and applications in industrial and utility environments.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to design and deploy network management systems (NMS) that monitor and optimize network performance, reliability, and security.
• Design and implement SONET and MPLS infrastructures, ensuring optimal configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting practices for these critical technologies.
• Contribute to the design and programming of Siemens switches and routers, applying deep technical expertise to ensure reliability and performance.
• Ensure network designs are compliant with regulatory standards such as NERC CIP and NIST, ensuring adherence to security, privacy, and operational guidelines for critical infrastructures.
• Provide expert-level support in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting enterprise WANs, ensuring seamless integration of various technologies and platforms.
• Create and execute strategies for troubleshooting network-related issues, adapting and modifying standard techniques to meet the unique needs of the infrastructure.
• Offer technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and cross-functional teams, providing guidance on complex network-related issues and projects.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of network designs, configurations, troubleshooting steps, and regulatory compliance processes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in routing and switching, including expertise in SONET, MPLS, and other advanced networking protocols.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues using advanced techniques and reasoning, independent of the device manufacturer.
• Experience in wide-area networks (WAN), enterprise WAN design, and LAN design with a specific focus on IEC-61850 networks for critical applications.
• In-depth knowledge of network management systems (NMS) and experience designing and deploying them for large-scale environments.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to solve difficult problems and design innovative solutions to meet operational and security requirements.
• Familiarity with designing and programming Siemens switches and routers.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex network issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with regulatory standards, such as NERC CIP and NIST, with a solid understanding of how to design and deploy networks in compliance with these standards.
• Proven track record of successfully deploying automation systems for electric utility environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team, offering expert-level advice and guidance on network design and troubleshooting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Executive Management, public groups clients and/or customers.

Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Circet USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disabled