Senior Engineer (Power)

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Brightspeed is searching for a Senior Engineer (Power) to join our team! As a Senior Engineer (Power), you will be responsible for the AC/DC power design in preparation of engineering work orders for new buildings, augmentation of existing facilities for power utility applications.  You will be utilizing the following tools: NDS, AutoCAD, Fireworks/Bid master, JDS, FORTE, WFMT, ARMOR, TIRKS, LFACS, and the full suite of Microsoft Office. As a Senior Engineer (Power), you will be assigned a geographic area and will be responsible for performing technical reviews, analysis, and quality control of low and high-voltage equipment design application and specifications. In this role you will have a strong understanding of grounding systems and their implementation. Zone of influence, and other power design and implementation criteria to support a wide range of power utility projects, positive interaction with internal and external customers, maintain open conversation with planning and all company departments providing a high quality of service to Brightspeed customers.  

As Senior Engineer (Power), your responsibilities will include: 

• Developing/defining plans for the implementation of power utility projects. 
• Preparing plans and specifications, to include gathering field data specifications for your power utility proposals.
• Assuring that the most feasible, practical, and economical means to complete the work are utilized in your architecture and design.
• Providing cost data to support capital planning, budgeting, and presentations to senior leadership. 
• Monitoring and controlling project expenditures. 
• Overseeing the installation/construction and testing of power utility projects.
• Analyzing local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment including planning, designing, evaluating, and selecting their power requirements
• Resolving problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing.
• Configuring electrical systems to user environments internally and externally
• Supporting acquisition and implementation of power components as well as electrical subcontractor services as needed 

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE: 

• Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant commercial/industrial power experience. 
• 8 years related experience in telecommunications power engineering, or network power planning or equivalent. 
• Knowledgeable and skilled in electrical planning and/or engineering 
• Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office 
• Ability to work with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets. 
• Ability to maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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