Brightspeed
Senior Engineer (Power Engineer)
Brightspeed, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Senior Engineer (Power Engineer)
Brightspeed is seeking a Senior Engineer (Power Engineer) to design, implement, and maintain DC power systems supporting our Central Office and Core Network environments. This role ensures reliable, scalable, and efficient power delivery across central offices, huts, and remote sites. The ideal candidate has experience in telecom or data center power systems, including rectifiers, battery plants, grounding, and DC distribution, and can provide both technical and project-level support to internal engineering and implementation teams. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable, scalable, and efficient power solutions for Brightspeed’s expanding network infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Designing and reviewing DC power systems for Central Office and Core locations, including rectifiers, batteries, BDFB’s, PBD’s, distribution panels, inverters, automatic and manual generator transfer switches, grounding, fused, and unfused cabling.
Preparing and maintaining detailed engineering documentation—drawings, load calculations, and material specifications.
Evaluating and standardizing power equipment and configurations for reliability and compliance.
Collaborating with transport, OLT, and implementation teams to align project schedules.
Supporting installation and commissioning of power systems, including site reviews, troubleshooting, and test verification.
Ensuring adherence to Brightspeed standards, Telcordia GR-513, NEC, and applicable safety and compliance codes.
Tracking power capacity, utilization, and redundancy to support network growth.
Conducting preventive maintenance programs and power audits.
Providing input to RFPs, vendor evaluations, and technology pilots for DC power modernization efforts.
Conducting load analysis, redundancy planning, and capacity forecasting to meet future network demands.
Ensuring designs comply with industry standards, manufacturer specifications, Brightspeed methodologies, and technical publications including installation guidelines, drawing standards, grounding standards, engineering standards.
Defining technical specifications and design criteria for procurement of major and minor materials.
Collaborating with external contract engineers and internal Brightspeed team such as planning, core engineers, real estate facility managers, and project managers to integrate DC power systems into overall network design.
Reviewing vendor proposals and evaluating equipment suitability.
Requisitioning materials and tracking vendor purchase orders, resolving issues and escalating material needs.
Providing technical guidance during installation and commissioning phases.
Conducting site surveys and audits, ensuring contractor quality and compliance.
Recommending design improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and energy savings.
Transporting channel mapping, circuit design planning and provisioning of transport/ethernet circuits.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate located in the North region (WI, MI, IL, IN, OH, MO).
Associate degree or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience designing DC power systems in telecommunications, engineering, network planning or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of –48V DC systems, rectifiers, batteries, grounding, and bonding.
Proficiency with one-line diagrams, load calculations, and design packages.
Familiarity with Telcordia, NEC, OSHA, and industry best practices.
Knowledgeable and skilled in planning/engineering and reading technical construction drawings/documents.
Understanding of transport and router equipment/technologies and protocols, along with layer 2 and layer 3 Ethernet and transport networking.
Product knowledge of Cisco and Nokia routers, Ciena and Fujitsu transport devices, Calix and Adtran access devices, localized power such as fuse panels and BDFB power bays, fiber management, and fiber optic modules.
Knowledgeable and some experience in systems/tools such as SAP, IQGeo, CO Power Database, WMS, ServiceNow, Armor, One Control for Ciena 6500, Netsmart 1500 for Fujitsu, TNMS for Infinera, Smartsheet and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with Planning, Operations, Equipment Vendors, Contract resources, and all internal customers while maintaining budgets and assisting with forecasting budgets for proper implementation of project plans.
Strong project management skills for accurate tracking and progress reporting on projects.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Familiarity with remote monitoring and alarm systems.
Bonus Points
Experience with Vertiv, Emerson, Delta/Eltek, and Alpha power systems.
Knowledge of central office and OLT/transport infrastructure.
Familiarity with remote monitoring and SNMP-based alarm systems.
Understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Benefits Brightspeed offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) plan with company match; and a host of voluntary benefits.
About Brightspeed At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an exceptional customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South. We are backed by Apollo Global Management and are accelerating the upgrade of copper to fiber optics to bring faster, more reliable service to rural markets.
Inclusion & Belonging We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and high-quality internet experience. Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.
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Responsibilities
Designing and reviewing DC power systems for Central Office and Core locations, including rectifiers, batteries, BDFB’s, PBD’s, distribution panels, inverters, automatic and manual generator transfer switches, grounding, fused, and unfused cabling.
Preparing and maintaining detailed engineering documentation—drawings, load calculations, and material specifications.
Evaluating and standardizing power equipment and configurations for reliability and compliance.
Collaborating with transport, OLT, and implementation teams to align project schedules.
Supporting installation and commissioning of power systems, including site reviews, troubleshooting, and test verification.
Ensuring adherence to Brightspeed standards, Telcordia GR-513, NEC, and applicable safety and compliance codes.
Tracking power capacity, utilization, and redundancy to support network growth.
Conducting preventive maintenance programs and power audits.
Providing input to RFPs, vendor evaluations, and technology pilots for DC power modernization efforts.
Conducting load analysis, redundancy planning, and capacity forecasting to meet future network demands.
Ensuring designs comply with industry standards, manufacturer specifications, Brightspeed methodologies, and technical publications including installation guidelines, drawing standards, grounding standards, engineering standards.
Defining technical specifications and design criteria for procurement of major and minor materials.
Collaborating with external contract engineers and internal Brightspeed team such as planning, core engineers, real estate facility managers, and project managers to integrate DC power systems into overall network design.
Reviewing vendor proposals and evaluating equipment suitability.
Requisitioning materials and tracking vendor purchase orders, resolving issues and escalating material needs.
Providing technical guidance during installation and commissioning phases.
Conducting site surveys and audits, ensuring contractor quality and compliance.
Recommending design improvements to enhance reliability, efficiency, and energy savings.
Transporting channel mapping, circuit design planning and provisioning of transport/ethernet circuits.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate located in the North region (WI, MI, IL, IN, OH, MO).
Associate degree or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience designing DC power systems in telecommunications, engineering, network planning or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of –48V DC systems, rectifiers, batteries, grounding, and bonding.
Proficiency with one-line diagrams, load calculations, and design packages.
Familiarity with Telcordia, NEC, OSHA, and industry best practices.
Knowledgeable and skilled in planning/engineering and reading technical construction drawings/documents.
Understanding of transport and router equipment/technologies and protocols, along with layer 2 and layer 3 Ethernet and transport networking.
Product knowledge of Cisco and Nokia routers, Ciena and Fujitsu transport devices, Calix and Adtran access devices, localized power such as fuse panels and BDFB power bays, fiber management, and fiber optic modules.
Knowledgeable and some experience in systems/tools such as SAP, IQGeo, CO Power Database, WMS, ServiceNow, Armor, One Control for Ciena 6500, Netsmart 1500 for Fujitsu, TNMS for Infinera, Smartsheet and Microsoft Office.
Ability to work with Planning, Operations, Equipment Vendors, Contract resources, and all internal customers while maintaining budgets and assisting with forecasting budgets for proper implementation of project plans.
Strong project management skills for accurate tracking and progress reporting on projects.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Familiarity with remote monitoring and alarm systems.
Bonus Points
Experience with Vertiv, Emerson, Delta/Eltek, and Alpha power systems.
Knowledge of central office and OLT/transport infrastructure.
Familiarity with remote monitoring and SNMP-based alarm systems.
Understanding of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Benefits Brightspeed offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401(k) plan with company match; and a host of voluntary benefits.
About Brightspeed At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an exceptional customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South. We are backed by Apollo Global Management and are accelerating the upgrade of copper to fiber optics to bring faster, more reliable service to rural markets.
Inclusion & Belonging We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and high-quality internet experience. Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.
Privacy Notices
Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice for California Residents
Brightspeed’s Privacy Notice
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