Network Design Engineer
Posted 4 days ago by IBU
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Network Design Engineer role in Glasgow involves supporting Project Engineers by producing functional engineering documentation and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. This contract position requires collaboration with the Design Team and other technical specialists to ensure accurate and compliant designs. The engineer will manage end-to-end design documentation and assist in resolving technical challenges during project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce comprehensive engineering documentation based on specifications and high-level project information.
- Own and manage end-to-end design documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Provide technical input for change requests (CRQs) and support the evaluation and implementation of technical changes.
- Produce network design topology diagrams.
- Update network records.
- Assist Project Engineers during project delivery, offering guidance and resolving technical challenges.
- Ensure all documentation and designs comply with relevant standards and requirements.
Key Skills:
- Practical experience with legacy equipment operating SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) and PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) circuits.
- Proficiency in IP configuration, including routing and switching.
- Hands-on exposure to configuring equipment from various vendors, specifically: CISCO routers and switches, AVARA PDH/SDH devices, OTN XTRAN platforms (MPLS-TP XTRAN Chassis and TXCare Management Software), CISCO Prime Infrastructure, Microsoft Visio, Orion Modems, NOKIA 7705 SAR.
- Ability to translate high-level project information into detailed engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting technical projects and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of electricity substation telecommunications equipment (desirable).
- Understanding of DC power sources relevant to telecoms environments (desirable).
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes.
- Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Nokia certifications) are advantageous.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Keenness to learn and embrace telecommunications technology usage in the energy industry.
- Ability to work on projects with tight deadlines.
- Understanding of sensitivity (time and detail) of regulatory projects.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
JOB DETAILS:
Role: Network Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid)
Type of Hiring: Contract
Job Description:
The Network Design Engineer will join the Design Team supporting Project Engineers in delivering projects. This position is pivotal in producing functional engineering documentation tailored to requirements and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle. The role reports to the Design Team Lead and works closely with Project Engineers and other technical specialists.
- Produce comprehensive engineering documentation based on specifications and high-level project information.
- Own and manage end-to-end design documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Provide technical input for change requests (CRQs) and support the evaluation and implementation of technical changes.
- Produce network design topology diagrams
- Update network records
- Assist Project Engineers during project delivery, offering guidance and resolving technical challenges.
- Ensure all documentation and designs comply with relevant standards and requirements.
Required Skills and Experience
- Practical experience with legacy equipment operating SDH (Synchronous Digital Hierarchy) and PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) circuits.
- Proficiency in IP configuration, including routing and switching.
- Hands-on exposure to configuring equipment from various vendors, specifically:
- CISCO routers and switches
- AVARA PDH/SDH devices
- OTN XTRAN platforms (MPLS-TP XTRAN Chassis and TXCare Management Software)
- CISCO Prime Infrastructure
- Microsoft Visio
- Orion Modems
- NOKIA 7705 SAR
- Ability to translate high-level project information into detailed engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting technical projects and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of electricity substation telecommunications equipment.
- Understanding of DC power sources relevant to telecoms environments.
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems, technologies, and processes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Nokia certifications) are advantageous.
Personal Attributes
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Keenness to learn and embrace telecommunications technology usage in energy industry.
- Ability to work on project with tight deadlines.
- Understanding of sensitivity (time and detail) of regulatory projects.
- Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to resolving issues.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality documentation.