IT/Telecommunication Specialist Engineer

***CANDIDATES LOCATED IN NORCAL WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY***

***NO RELOCATION IS PROVIDED***

IT Telecom Specialist Engineer will maintain and support the power infrastructure critical to our client's telecommunications networks. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of DC power systems, backup generators, UPS systems, and battery banks across various telecom sites. The main area of focus is Site Audits, Documentation & Reporting, and Compliance and Standards

Key responsibilities will include:

• Project & Commissioning Support: Provide third-tier support for power system projects, including working directly with installation technicians to commission new power equipment and systems.
• Infrastructure Monitoring & Support: Actively monitor and support power infrastructure at all telecom sites, including central offices, cell towers, and data centers.
• Outage & Alarm Response: Respond promptly to power-related alarms and outages, executing necessary actions to ensure minimal service disruption.
• Site Audits & Planning: Conduct comprehensive site audits and power capacity assessments to develop detailed scopes of work for future upgrades and expansions.
• System Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve issues with DC power systems, rectifiers, inverters, and battery backup units to maintain system integrity.
• Documentation & Reporting: Create and maintain accurate post-project documentation of power systems, including configurations, as-built drawings, and maintenance activity logs.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate effectively with network engineers, field technicians, and external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades and expansions. Communicate technical issues and project status clearly to all relevant stakeholders.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all work complies with internal safety regulations and external telecom power standards (e.g., NEBS, IEEE, Telcordia).
• Adhere to all applicable construction codes and standards governing building design, maintenance, and safety.
• Technical Expertise: Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and site drawings to support maintenance and project planning.
• Utilize remote monitoring systems and SNMP-based power alarms to oversee the health of the power infrastructure.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in maintaining and supporting power infrastructure critical to telecommunications networks
• Ability to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of DC power systems, backup generators, UPS systems, and battery banks
• Experience in site audits, documentation & reporting, and compliance with standards
• Ability to provide third-tier support for power system projects
• Experience in monitoring and supporting power infrastructure at all telecom sites
• Ability to respond promptly to power-related alarms and outages
• Experience in conducting comprehensive site audits and power capacity assessments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with DC power systems, rectifiers, inverters, and battery backup units
• Ability to create and maintain accurate post-project documentation of power systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with network engineers, field technicians, and external vendors
• Ability to communicate technical issues and project status clearly
• Ability to ensure all work complies with internal safety regulations and external telecom power standards
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and site drawings
• Ability to utilize remote monitoring systems and SNMP-based power alarms

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law