ITS Communications/Telecommunications Engineer

OPPORTUNITY: TELECOM ENGINEER

What You'll Be Doing

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics & Communications, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of telecom engineering experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks (OSP/ISP), DWDM, SDH, IP/MPLS.
• Experience with structured cabling, data, voice, and video networks.
• Proficiency in fiber routing, splicing, and OTDR analysis.
• Knowledge of active network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Understanding of telecom power systems and grounding.
• Familiarity with local authority standards and approval processes.
• Knowledge of network architecture and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret civil, electrical, and telecom drawings.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive studies and analyses of existing communication networks, encompassing both active and passive infrastructure, to identify integration points and potential upgrades.
• Proficiency with CAD and network documentation tools.
• Knowledge of IP networking, VLANs, QoS, SNMP, and cabling standards.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
• CCNA, CCIE, RCDD, CompTIA+ or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
• Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

• Financial Wellness
• We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
• Work Life Harmony
• Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
• Career Development
• We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
• Veteran Support
• We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
• Mind & Body
• At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
• Health
• Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.
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Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics & Communications, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of telecom engineering experience on infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optic networks (OSP/ISP), DWDM, SDH, IP/MPLS.
• Experience with structured cabling, data, voice, and video networks.
• Proficiency in fiber routing, splicing, and OTDR analysis.
• Knowledge of active network equipment (routers, switches, firewalls).
• Understanding of telecom power systems and grounding.
• Familiarity with local authority standards and approval processes.
• Knowledge of network architecture and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Ability to interpret civil, electrical, and telecom drawings.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive studies and analyses of existing communication networks, encompassing both active and passive infrastructure, to identify integration points and potential upgrades.
• Proficiency with CAD and network documentation tools.
• Knowledge of IP networking, VLANs, QoS, SNMP, and cabling standards.
• Strong coordination, communication, and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments.
• CCNA, CCIE, RCDD, CompTIA+ or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
• Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/ .