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Testing Required: Not Applicable
Hybrid Role: Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside a commutable distance from the assigned work location.
Emergency Response: Yes - Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE's emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.
Job Summary
Provides Level 2 and Level 3 support, makes recommendations, leads projects and directs the development and/or research of advanced network technologies in Wireless Point-To-PointP/Point-To-Multi-PointTMP or Mesh, Cellular, Fiber, Communications Infrastructure, Operational Technology Networks, Tower Construction, Power Systems, Data Centers, Local Area Network/Wide Area Network and wireless routing/switching disciplines . Performs complex tasks related to area of technical responsibility, works on multiple assignments and projects and leads/facilitates meetings and group discussions, presentations, and technical training classes. Self-managed, mentors and coaches less experienced team members and ITS personnel, and provides leadership and technical direction on all aspects of network engineering. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor job.
Key Accountabilities
Creates and maintains project work plans and budgets; schedules and manages work activities and projects to achieve on time and in budget implementation of best-in-class solutions that meet organization and corporate goals.
Mentors, provides guidance and technical direction to less experienced engineering and technical staff, including the provision of input in performance evaluations, but is not responsible for supervising anyone.
Plans, schedules, and manages all operational day-to-day engineering support work activities for network technologies/infrastructures; manages trouble ticket/problem resolution and issue escalation.
Makes recommendations in area of network infrastructure and the introduction of technology to the IT organization; participates in evaluating enabling technologies; designs and manages network architectures; leads research of advanced technologies.
Consults on planning and issues in network design and direction; provides configurations for the network; consults with application teams on proper design and use of technologies and tools; consults on network architecture design and direction.
Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities and leads continuous improvement initiatives of internal processes, procedures, and standards; may consult on efforts to improve the quality of organizational processes, policies, and standards.
Consults on operational and planning issues related to network technologies; works closely with outside vendors in planning projects, to evaluate vendor's software, and to resolve issues
Keeps abreast of technology trends and the stated direction of the enterprise to select technology platforms that are appropriate and cost beneficial; has an established professional presence in the industry and maintains business relationships with key technical dependent industries and organizations to support the application of technology to specific business areas.
Works as a proactive team player in dynamic environments and acts as project lead on multiple projects. Supports multiple internal and external clients.
Supports/consults on team members' performance management; coaches team members on interacting with others outside of their work group.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Telecommunication/Networking, Business or Engineering discipline with 7 years of network engineering experience inclusive of system administration including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting for network technologies/infrastructures.
Other Qualifications
Preferred
Degree in anInformation Technology discipline
Proven record of independently engineering enterprise network or telephony services, without need for close supervision or follow-up
Preferred to have at least 7+ years of in-depth and comprehensive network engineering experience including Route/Switch, Data Center Networks (ACI), WiFi, Telephony/Voice over IP, Fiber, WiMax, Radio Data Networks, Micro Wave etc.
Preferred to have comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in Electric and Gas business including Operations etc.
For non-VoIP/Telephony resource: Preferred to have comprehensive knowledge and extensive experience in Operational Technology (OT) networks (SCADA, Process Control Networks etc.), Compliance Networks (PCI, NERC, TSA... For full info follow application link.
DTE Energy is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
