Engineer (Telecoms)

As a Senior Telecoms Engineer within the Telecoms function of SP Energy Networks, you will provide effective support in the design, maintenance, and cost-efficiency of the operational telecom infrastructure. You will report to the Strategic Telecoms Design and Standards Manager. What you'll be doing You will act as the design authority on behalf of internal customers and liaise with Telecom service providers and internal delivery teams to meet strategic business goals. You will interpret Telecoms requests and provide solutions that meets Telecoms strategy, identify new technologies and support regulatory submissions identifying efficiencies that can be made whilst meeting regulatory outputs. Perform all duties in support of SP Energy Networks Operational Excellence goals & other business drivers, ensuring health, safety, quality and environmental aspects at all times:

• Support Solutions Architect's in complex design of new solutions for the Strategic Telecoms Network
• Create relevant Engineering Policies for Telecoms solutions - Installation standards, Testing Regimes, Routine Maintenance Instruction
• Ensure Telecoms policies are being always adhered to
• Engage with 3rd Party Vendors to understand product portfolios available
• Present new technologies to the business to meet strategic goals
• Undertake trial and testing of new technologies to meet business applications
• Support the Design and Standards Manager with Telecoms strategy/roadmap for submission to regulator as part of price controls.
• Support the procurement lifecycle of the main telecommunication contracts
  Academic qualification of degree level (or equivalent) in a technical subject such as electrical, electronic or telecommunication engineering and a Full Drivers Licence.
Experience with:
• IP Networking (LAN/WAN)
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio and Project
• Operational Telecom Networks
• SDH/PDH
Knowledge of:
• SP Energy Networks health & safety requirements and compliance
• Fibre / Copper / Microwave Radio / Public and Private Cellular Technologies
• MPLS-IP / MPLS-TP
• PDH / SDH
• IP Telephony
• Network Synchronisation (SyncE, ToD, NTP, Phase)
• Telecommunications Equipment Power Requirements (-48v DC, Batteries, UPS)
You should possess good presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present, leverage, and influence internal stakeholders and customers. As a self-starter with a clear can-do mentality, you will work under pressure from both customers and internal stakeholders, producing solution designs that are profitable, deliverable, and scalable. You will have a sound understanding of best practices in design methodology, telecoms business processes, and products, and can quickly learn and master new skills and products or platforms.
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy., SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:
• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more