Network Engineer 2

BHE Renewables is hiring a Network Engineer 2 in Des Moines, IA, responsible for designing and developing voice and data network plans, coordinating projects, and resolving network issues. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years of relevant technical experience. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are required. The position involves collaboration on construction and maintenance projects related to network infrastructure.
Job Description

Develops plans, designs, resource requirements, and cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects involving transmission and distribution facilities, voice and data networks, generation maintenance projects and facilities, properties and facilities projects. May plan and coordinate cross-functional activities, change management and resource availability. Monitors systems operations and adjusts operational plans accordingly.

Hiring Locations: We are seeking talented individuals in either Des Moines, IA, Calipatria, CA, Phoenix, AZ, and Bridgeport, WV

Responsibilities
• Design and develop moderately complex voice and data network plans for network upgrades and expansion
• Design and implementation of moderately complex voice and data systems, network configurations and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, business continuity, disaster recovery, and integration of technologies
• Review analyses and technical feasibility to develop voice and data network deployment strategies
• Assess and review voice and data network growth forecasts and to ensure that business needs are translated into network capacity requirements
• Support efforts to resolve voice and data network problems and incidents through root cause analysis and study of potential network deficits
• Identify and test current conditions and provide recommendations to ensure that the voice and data network infrastructure is positioned to meet business requirements
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (4 years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)
• A minimum of 2 years additional directly related technical experience is required
• 3 years of experience with voice and data networking or general telecommunications experience
• Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and data base management
• Strong analysis and design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions
• Strong knowledge of current technologies, tools, applications, and vendors
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

About Us

BHE Renewables owns interests in several independent power projects in the U.S. BHE Renewables owns solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and natural gas projects that largely sell their output to regulated utilities. The company’s portfolio includes projects and assets in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York and Texas. BHE Renewables is building a first-of-its-kind solar-powered microgrid that will be the start of an aerospace manufacturing hub in West Virginia.

About The Team

BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.