Infoplus Technologies UK Limited
Network Design Engineer
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Job Title: Network Design Engineer
Location: Glasgow, UK (2-3 days WFO)
Duration: 6 months (Inside IR35)
Job Description:
Role Overview
The Vodafone Design Engineer will join the Design Team supporting Project Engineers in delivering projects for Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN). This position is pivotal in producing functional engineering documentation tailored to SPEN 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce comprehensive engineering documentation based on SPEN 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 SPEN requirements.
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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.
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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 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.
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