Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Mesh Telecom Design Lead to design and implement Entergy's Mesh Network. This role requires a strong technical background in network performance monitoring, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure optimal network performance. The ideal candidate will work closely with multiple teams to provide solutions, enforce service-level agreements (SLAs), and drive strategic network expansion efforts to our AMI/DA Mesh Network.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Lead design activities within Mesh Telecom, ensuring seamless network functionality.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with teams such as AMOC, AMI LAB, DA, DART LAB, Telecom Operations, and Power Delivery to implement network solutions.
- Network Performance Monitoring: Oversee network performance in alignment with agreed-upon SLAs and drive continuous optimization efforts.
- Vendor & SLA Management: Act as the primary supervisory point of contact with network vendors, enforcing SLAs and ensuring timely resolution of network design issues.
- Network Expansion & Design: Develop and implement strategies for Mesh network growth, considering factors such as terrain evolution, new developments, and service territory expansion.
- Site Surveys & Network Enhancements: Organize surveys to determine placement of new access points, relays, or other enhancement devices to improve network efficiency and Mesh Network Coverage.
- Governance & Utilization Framework: Establish governance for network usage across various business applications, including billing, AMI, distribution automation, lighting, and smart cities initiatives.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, network operations, or a related technical field.
- Strong understanding of network design principles, RF mesh technology, and vendor management.
- Experience troubleshooting network hardware, firmware, and performance issues.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational efficiency.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Knowledge in scripting and programming languages (e.g. - Python)
- Knowledge in cloud platforms. (e.g. - AWS and Azure)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools. (e.g. - Excel, Power BI)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mesh network infrastructure and large-scale telecom operations.
- Familiarity with utility-based network governance and smart grid technologies.
- Prior experience working with service providers, network vendors, and cross-department teams.
Contact
Entergy Corporation
639 Loyola Ave
New Orleans
Louisiana United States
www.entergy.com
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