Overview
The Telecommunications Engineer (Commissioning) will be responsible for commissioning, testing, and integrating telecommunications transmission equipment. This role involves close collaboration with design engineers, field engineers, and project teams to ensure smooth delivery of network upgrades and new installations, while adhering to customer standards and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Commission and integrate telecommunications transmission equipment to meet design specifications.
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco routers and switches for LAN, WAN, and transmission network connectivity.
- Conduct end-to-end testing, fault finding, and service validation across various network types.
- Collaborate with project teams to support network upgrades, migrations, and new installations.
- Produce commissioning records, test documentation, and technical reports for compliance and quality assurance.
- Ensure all activities align with safety procedures and customer standards.
Requirements
- Significant experience with telecommunications transmission networks, including SDH, PDH, Ethernet, and optical transport technologies.
- Proven background in commissioning and integrating telecom transmission equipment from vendors such as Nokia, Ericsson, or Huawei.
- Strong understanding of IP networking, including Cisco IOS and routing/switching protocols.
- Familiarity with telecom protocols and services like E1/T1, STM, MPLS, and fibre optics.
- Ability to interpret network designs and commission equipment on live critical national infrastructure networks.